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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.88, 3,672.48 and 1,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.88, 3,672.48 and 1,061.32 is: 1,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.88 : 3,672.48 = 1,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.88/3,672.48 = 1,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.88x = 3,672.48 × 1,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.88x = 3,897,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,676.47/2,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.62

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