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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.73, 3,671.44 and 692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.73, 3,671.44 and 692.66 is: 1,038.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.73 : 3,671.44 = 692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.73/3,671.44 = 692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.73x = 3,671.44 × 692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.73x = 2,543,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,037.81/2,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.94

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