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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.52, 3,377.50 and 1,328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.52, 3,377.50 and 1,328.42 is: 1,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.52 : 3,377.50 = 1,328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.52/3,377.50 = 1,328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.52x = 3,377.50 × 1,328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.52x = 4,486,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,738.55/2,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.18

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