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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.02, 3,670.50 and 1,147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.02, 3,670.50 and 1,147.57 is: 1,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.02 : 3,670.50 = 1,147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.02/3,670.50 = 1,147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.02x = 3,670.50 × 1,147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.02x = 4,212,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,155.69/2,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.34

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