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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.95, 3,104.31 and 2,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.95, 3,104.31 and 2,125.23 is: 2,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.95 : 3,104.31 = 2,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.95/3,104.31 = 2,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.95x = 3,104.31 × 2,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.95x = 6,597,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,372.74/2,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.85

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