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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.03, 3,377.43 and 1,739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.03, 3,377.43 and 1,739.90 is: 2,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.03 : 3,377.43 = 1,739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.03/3,377.43 = 1,739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.03x = 3,377.43 × 1,739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.03x = 5,876,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,373.57/2,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.44

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