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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.54, 3,673.22 and 1,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.54, 3,673.22 and 1,215.99 is: 1,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.54 : 3,673.22 = 1,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.54/3,673.22 = 1,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.54x = 3,673.22 × 1,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.54x = 4,466,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,592.71/2,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.19

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