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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.80, 3,632.70 and 1,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.80, 3,632.70 and 1,447.40 is: 2,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.80 : 3,632.70 = 1,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.80/3,632.70 = 1,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.80x = 3,632.70 × 1,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.80x = 5,257,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,969.98/2,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.10

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