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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447, 3,377.04 and 1,516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447, 3,377.04 and 1,516.04 is: 2,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447 : 3,377.04 = 1,516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447/3,377.04 = 1,516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447x = 3,377.04 × 1,516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447x = 5,119,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,727.72/2,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.25

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