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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.60, 3,696.33 and 1,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.60, 3,696.33 and 1,147.53 is: 1,721.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.60 : 3,696.33 = 1,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.60/3,696.33 = 1,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.60x = 3,696.33 × 1,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.60x = 4,241,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,664.23/2,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.03

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