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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.67, 3,668.19 and 1,786.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.67, 3,668.19 and 1,786.45 is: 2,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.67 : 3,668.19 = 1,786.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.67/3,668.19 = 1,786.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.67x = 3,668.19 × 1,786.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.67x = 6,553,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,040.59/2,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.25

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