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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.95, 2,473.47 and 1,120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.95, 2,473.47 and 1,120.77 is: 1,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.95 : 2,473.47 = 1,120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.95/2,473.47 = 1,120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.95x = 2,473.47 × 1,120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.95x = 2,772,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,190.97/1,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.21

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