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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.94, 3,102.07 and 1,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.94, 3,102.07 and 1,253.17 is: 1,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.94 : 3,102.07 = 1,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.94/3,102.07 = 1,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.94x = 3,102.07 × 1,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.94x = 3,887,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,421.06/2,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.33

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