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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.85, 3,673.27 and 717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.85, 3,673.27 and 717.47 is: 1,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.85 : 3,673.27 = 717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.85/3,673.27 = 717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.85x = 3,673.27 × 717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.85x = 2,635,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,459.23/2,448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.21

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