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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.52, 3,672.72 and 1,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.52, 3,672.72 and 1,061.16 is: 1,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.52 : 3,672.72 = 1,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.52/3,672.72 = 1,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.52x = 3,672.72 × 1,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.52x = 3,897,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,343.56/2,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.36

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