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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.96, 3,489.27 and 1,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.96, 3,489.27 and 1,447.74 is: 2,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.96 : 3,489.27 = 1,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.96/3,489.27 = 1,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.96x = 3,489.27 × 1,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.96x = 5,051,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,555.75/2,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.82

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