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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.73, 3,141.05 and 1,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.73, 3,141.05 and 1,447.25 is: 1,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.73 : 3,141.05 = 1,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.73/3,141.05 = 1,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.73x = 3,141.05 × 1,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.73x = 4,545,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,877.38/2,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.55

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