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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.35, 3,669.20 and 1,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.35, 3,669.20 and 1,473.22 is: 2,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.35 : 3,669.20 = 1,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.35/3,669.20 = 1,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.35x = 3,669.20 × 1,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.35x = 5,405,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,538.82/2,447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.73

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