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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.06, 3,670.89 and 1,215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.06, 3,670.89 and 1,215.78 is: 1,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.06 : 3,670.89 = 1,215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.06/3,670.89 = 1,215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.06x = 3,670.89 × 1,215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.06x = 4,462,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,994.64/2,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.07

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