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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.40, 3,969.82 and 1,552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.40, 3,969.82 and 1,552.12 is: 2,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.40 : 3,969.82 = 1,552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.40/3,969.82 = 1,552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.40x = 3,969.82 × 1,552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.40x = 6,161,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,637.02/2,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.43

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