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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.24, 3,670.08 and 887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.24, 3,670.08 and 887.04 is: 1,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.24 : 3,670.08 = 887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.24/3,670.08 = 887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.24x = 3,670.08 × 887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.24x = 3,255,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,507.76/2,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.28

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