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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.11, 3,671.27 and 987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.11, 3,671.27 and 987.29 is: 1,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.11 : 3,671.27 = 987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.11/3,671.27 = 987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.11x = 3,671.27 × 987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.11x = 3,624,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,607.89/2,447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.18

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