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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.39, 3,375.98 and 1,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.39, 3,375.98 and 1,562.20 is: 2,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.39 : 3,375.98 = 1,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.39/3,375.98 = 1,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.39x = 3,375.98 × 1,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.39x = 5,273,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,951.42/2,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.93

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