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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.47, 3,373.68 and 1,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.47, 3,373.68 and 1,660.15 is: 2,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.47 : 3,373.68 = 1,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.47/3,373.68 = 1,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.47x = 3,373.68 × 1,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.47x = 5,600,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,814.85/2,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.41

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