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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.52, 3,674.96 and 2,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.52, 3,674.96 and 2,362.48 is: 3,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.52 : 3,674.96 = 2,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.52/3,674.96 = 2,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.52x = 3,674.96 × 2,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.52x = 8,682,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,019.50/2,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.27

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