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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.06, 3,671.12 and 1,147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.06, 3,671.12 and 1,147.82 is: 1,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.06 : 3,671.12 = 1,147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.06/3,671.12 = 1,147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.06x = 3,671.12 × 1,147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.06x = 4,213,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,784.96/2,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.98

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