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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.10, 3,671.22 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.10, 3,671.22 and 715.86 is: 1,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.10 : 3,671.22 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.10/3,671.22 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.10x = 3,671.22 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.10x = 2,628,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,079.55/2,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.96

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