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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.08, 3,376.72 and 1,502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.08, 3,376.72 and 1,502.56 is: 2,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.08 : 3,376.72 = 1,502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.08/3,376.72 = 1,502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.08x = 3,376.72 × 1,502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.08x = 5,073,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,724.40/2,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.38

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