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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.62, 3,156.94 and 1,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.62, 3,156.94 and 1,447.44 is: 1,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.62 : 3,156.94 = 1,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.62/3,156.94 = 1,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.62x = 3,156.94 × 1,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.62x = 4,569,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,481.23/2,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.48

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