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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.51, 3,670.88 and 887.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.51, 3,670.88 and 887.45 is: 1,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.51 : 3,670.88 = 887.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.51/3,670.88 = 887.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.51x = 3,670.88 × 887.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.51x = 3,257,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,699.66/2,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.03

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