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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.12, 3,670.62 and 986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.12, 3,670.62 and 986.24 is: 1,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.12 : 3,670.62 = 986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.12/3,670.62 = 986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.12x = 3,670.62 × 986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.12x = 3,620,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,093.92/2,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.33

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