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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.88, 3,670.98 and 1,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.88, 3,670.98 and 1,060.32 is: 1,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.88 : 3,670.98 = 1,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.88/3,670.98 = 1,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.88x = 3,670.98 × 1,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.88x = 3,892,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,413.51/2,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.12

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