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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.58, 2,471.37 and 1,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.58, 2,471.37 and 1,281.34 is: 1,922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.58 : 2,471.37 = 1,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.58/2,471.37 = 1,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.58x = 2,471.37 × 1,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.58x = 3,166,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,665.24/1,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.01

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