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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.43, 3,376.35 and 1,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.43, 3,376.35 and 1,452.15 is: 2,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.43 : 3,376.35 = 1,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.43/3,376.35 = 1,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.43x = 3,376.35 × 1,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.43x = 4,902,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,966.65/2,447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.31

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