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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.04, 3,370.08 and 1,447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.04, 3,370.08 and 1,447.54 is: 1,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.04 : 3,370.08 = 1,447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.04/3,370.08 = 1,447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.04x = 3,370.08 × 1,447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.04x = 4,878,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,325.60/2,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.64

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