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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.68, 3,667.64 and 1,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.68, 3,667.64 and 1,960.56 is: 2,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.68 : 3,667.64 = 1,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.68/3,667.64 = 1,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.68x = 3,667.64 × 1,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.68x = 7,190,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,628.28/2,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.73

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