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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.08, 3,376.14 and 1,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.08, 3,376.14 and 1,452.40 is: 2,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.08 : 3,376.14 = 1,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.08/3,376.14 = 1,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.08x = 3,376.14 × 1,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.08x = 4,903,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,505.74/2,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.82

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