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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.45, 3,377.28 and 1,452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.45, 3,377.28 and 1,452.97 is: 2,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.45 : 3,377.28 = 1,452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.45/3,377.28 = 1,452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.45x = 3,377.28 × 1,452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.45x = 4,907,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,062.37/2,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.97

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