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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.40, 3,673.08 and 1,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.40, 3,673.08 and 1,061.50 is: 1,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.40 : 3,673.08 = 1,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.40/3,673.08 = 1,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.40x = 3,673.08 × 1,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.40x = 3,898,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,974.42/2,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.46

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