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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447, 3,670.60 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447, 3,670.60 and 887.34 is: 1,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447 : 3,670.60 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447/3,670.60 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447x = 3,670.60 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447x = 3,257,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,070.20/2,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.05

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