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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.80, 3,673.24 and 1,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.80, 3,673.24 and 1,525.16 is: 2,288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.80 : 3,673.24 = 1,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.80/3,673.24 = 1,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.80x = 3,673.24 × 1,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.80x = 5,602,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,278.72/2,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.70

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