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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647, 2,470.49 and 672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647, 2,470.49 and 672.41 is: 1,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647 : 2,470.49 = 672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647/2,470.49 = 672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647x = 2,470.49 × 672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647x = 1,661,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,182.18/1,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.61

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