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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.76, 4,419.68 and 1,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.76, 4,419.68 and 1,649.84 is: 2,473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.76 : 4,419.68 = 1,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.76/4,419.68 = 1,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.76x = 4,419.68 × 1,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.76x = 7,291,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,764.85/2,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.66

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