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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.71, 3,972.24 and 1,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.71, 3,972.24 and 1,553.04 is: 2,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.71 : 3,972.24 = 1,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.71/3,972.24 = 1,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.71x = 3,972.24 × 1,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.71x = 6,169,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,047.61/2,647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.96

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