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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.48, 3,670.01 and 1,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.48, 3,670.01 and 1,707.44 is: 2,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.48 : 3,670.01 = 1,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.48/3,670.01 = 1,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.48x = 3,670.01 × 1,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.48x = 6,266,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,316.97/2,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.32

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