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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.19, 3,667.95 and 1,897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.19, 3,667.95 and 1,897.61 is: 2,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.19 : 3,667.95 = 1,897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.19/3,667.95 = 1,897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.19x = 3,667.95 × 1,897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.19x = 6,960,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,320.26/2,447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.21

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