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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.34, 3,377.16 and 1,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.34, 3,377.16 and 1,749.84 is: 2,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.34 : 3,377.16 = 1,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.34/3,377.16 = 1,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.34x = 3,377.16 × 1,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.34x = 5,909,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,489.65/2,447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.66

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