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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.37, 3,651.23 and 2,047.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.37, 3,651.23 and 2,047.47 is: 3,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.37 : 3,651.23 = 2,047.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.37/3,651.23 = 2,047.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.37x = 3,651.23 × 2,047.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.37x = 7,475,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,773.65/2,438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.89

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