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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.16, 3,665.43 and 1,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.16, 3,665.43 and 1,507.24 is: 2,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.16 : 3,665.43 = 1,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.16/3,665.43 = 1,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.16x = 3,665.43 × 1,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.16x = 5,524,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,682.71/2,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.59

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