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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.42, 3,376.03 and 1,562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.42, 3,376.03 and 1,562.23 is: 2,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.42 : 3,376.03 = 1,562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.42/3,376.03 = 1,562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.42x = 3,376.03 × 1,562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.42x = 5,274,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,110.66/2,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.97

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