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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.84, 3,367.44 and 1,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.84, 3,367.44 and 1,476 is: 2,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.84 : 3,367.44 = 1,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.84/3,367.44 = 1,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.84x = 3,367.44 × 1,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.84x = 4,970,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,341.44/2,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.16

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