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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.45, 3,376.94 and 1,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.45, 3,376.94 and 1,453.06 is: 2,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.45 : 3,376.94 = 1,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.45/3,376.94 = 1,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.45x = 3,376.94 × 1,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.45x = 4,906,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,896.44/2,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.90

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