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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.27, 3,671.52 and 715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.27, 3,671.52 and 715.90 is: 1,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.27 : 3,671.52 = 715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.27/3,671.52 = 715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.27x = 3,671.52 × 715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.27x = 2,628,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,431.99/2,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.03

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