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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.63, 3,624.74 and 1,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.63, 3,624.74 and 1,247.14 is: 1,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.63 : 3,624.74 = 1,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.63/3,624.74 = 1,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.63x = 3,624.74 × 1,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.63x = 4,520,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,533.88/2,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.82

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