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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.55, 3,671.33 and 887.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.55, 3,671.33 and 887.51 is: 1,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.55 : 3,671.33 = 887.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.55/3,671.33 = 887.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.55x = 3,671.33 × 887.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.55x = 3,258,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,346.83/2,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.27

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