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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.90, 3,372.03 and 1,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.90, 3,372.03 and 1,153.17 is: 1,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.90 : 3,372.03 = 1,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.90/3,372.03 = 1,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.90x = 3,372.03 × 1,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.90x = 3,888,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,523.84/2,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.85

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