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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.24, 3,377.96 and 1,565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.24, 3,377.96 and 1,565.42 is: 2,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.24 : 3,377.96 = 1,565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.24/3,377.96 = 1,565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.24x = 3,377.96 × 1,565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.24x = 5,287,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,926.14/2,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.77

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