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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.01, 3,373.97 and 1,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.01, 3,373.97 and 1,856.52 is: 2,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.01 : 3,373.97 = 1,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.01/3,373.97 = 1,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.01x = 3,373.97 × 1,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.01x = 6,263,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,833.50/2,447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.79

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