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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.52, 3,671.88 and 1,147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.52, 3,671.88 and 1,147.47 is: 1,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.52 : 3,671.88 = 1,147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.52/3,671.88 = 1,147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.52x = 3,671.88 × 1,147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.52x = 4,213,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,372.14/2,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.49

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