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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.28, 3,375.72 and 1,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.28, 3,375.72 and 1,950.48 is: 2,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.28 : 3,375.72 = 1,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.28/3,375.72 = 1,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.28x = 3,375.72 × 1,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.28x = 6,584,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,274.35/2,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.45

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