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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.67, 2,471.28 and 552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.67, 2,471.28 and 552.01 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.67 : 2,471.28 = 552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.67/2,471.28 = 552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.67x = 2,471.28 × 552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.67x = 1,364,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,171.27/1,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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