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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.12, 3,669.96 and 1,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.12, 3,669.96 and 1,351.28 is: 2,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.12 : 3,669.96 = 1,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.12/3,669.96 = 1,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.12x = 3,669.96 × 1,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.12x = 4,959,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,143.55/2,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.52

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