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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.69, 3,671.81 and 888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.69, 3,671.81 and 888.42 is: 1,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.69 : 3,671.81 = 888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.69/3,671.81 = 888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.69x = 3,671.81 × 888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.69x = 3,262,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,105.00/2,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.73

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