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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.36, 3,377.28 and 1,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.36, 3,377.28 and 1,452.74 is: 2,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.36 : 3,377.28 = 1,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.36/3,377.28 = 1,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.36x = 3,377.28 × 1,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.36x = 4,906,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,309.75/2,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.74

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