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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.72, 3,974.70 and 1,552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.72, 3,974.70 and 1,552.92 is: 2,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.72 : 3,974.70 = 1,552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.72/3,974.70 = 1,552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.72x = 3,974.70 × 1,552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.72x = 6,172,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,391.12/2,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.21

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