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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.46, 3,367.53 and 1,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.46, 3,367.53 and 1,595 is: 2,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.46 : 3,367.53 = 1,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.46/3,367.53 = 1,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.46x = 3,367.53 × 1,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.46x = 5,371,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,210.35/2,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.91

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