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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.32, 3,671.75 and 781.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.32, 3,671.75 and 781.69 is: 1,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.32 : 3,671.75 = 781.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.32/3,671.75 = 781.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.32x = 3,671.75 × 781.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.32x = 2,870,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,166.35/2,447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.78

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