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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.16, 3,671.56 and 1,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.16, 3,671.56 and 1,061.20 is: 1,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.16 : 3,671.56 = 1,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.16/3,671.56 = 1,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.16x = 3,671.56 × 1,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.16x = 3,896,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,259.47/2,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.51

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