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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.96, 3,672.03 and 716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.96, 3,672.03 and 716.54 is: 1,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.96 : 3,672.03 = 716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.96/3,672.03 = 716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.96x = 3,672.03 × 716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.96x = 2,631,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,156.38/2,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.84

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