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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.45, 3,670.59 and 1,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.45, 3,670.59 and 1,568.66 is: 2,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.45 : 3,670.59 = 1,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.45/3,670.59 = 1,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.45x = 3,670.59 × 1,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.45x = 5,757,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,907.71/2,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.62

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