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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.96, 3,101.88 and 1,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.96, 3,101.88 and 1,253.04 is: 1,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.96 : 3,101.88 = 1,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.96/3,101.88 = 1,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.96x = 3,101.88 × 1,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.96x = 3,886,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,779.72/2,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.03

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