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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.50, 3,376.97 and 1,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.50, 3,376.97 and 1,652.30 is: 2,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.50 : 3,376.97 = 1,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.50/3,376.97 = 1,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.50x = 3,376.97 × 1,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.50x = 5,579,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,750.65/2,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.78

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