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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.96, 3,103.56 and 1,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.96, 3,103.56 and 1,451.69 is: 2,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.96 : 3,103.56 = 1,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.96/3,103.56 = 1,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.96x = 3,103.56 × 1,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.96x = 4,505,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,391.50/2,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.21

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