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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,368.70 and 1,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,368.70 and 1,447.04 is: 1,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,368.70 = 1,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,368.70 = 1,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,368.70 × 1,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 4,874,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,626.80/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.55

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