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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.44, 2,973.27 and 1,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.44, 2,973.27 and 1,447.46 is: 1,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.44 : 2,973.27 = 1,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.44/2,973.27 = 1,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.44x = 2,973.27 × 1,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.44x = 4,303,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,696.83/2,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.59

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