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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.93, 3,102.18 and 1,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.93, 3,102.18 and 1,253.23 is: 1,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.93 : 3,102.18 = 1,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.93/3,102.18 = 1,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.93x = 3,102.18 × 1,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.93x = 3,887,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,745.04/2,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.48

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