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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.16, 3,669.66 and 1,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.16, 3,669.66 and 1,149 is: 1,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.16 : 3,669.66 = 1,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.16/3,669.66 = 1,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.16x = 3,669.66 × 1,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.16x = 4,216,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,439.34/2,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.99

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