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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.46, 3,376.58 and 1,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.46, 3,376.58 and 1,608.62 is: 2,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.46 : 3,376.58 = 1,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.46/3,376.58 = 1,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.46x = 3,376.58 × 1,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.46x = 5,431,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,634.12/2,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.29

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