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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.27, 3,375.74 and 1,452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.27, 3,375.74 and 1,452.34 is: 2,003.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.27 : 3,375.74 = 1,452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.27/3,375.74 = 1,452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.27x = 3,375.74 × 1,452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.27x = 4,902,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,711.09/2,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.34

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