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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.84, 3,702.44 and 1,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.84, 3,702.44 and 1,081.28 is: 1,622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.84 : 3,702.44 = 1,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.84/3,702.44 = 1,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.84x = 3,702.44 × 1,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.84x = 4,003,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,374.32/2,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.22

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