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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.63, 3,379.49 and 1,504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.63, 3,379.49 and 1,504.69 is: 2,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.63 : 3,379.49 = 1,504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.63/3,379.49 = 1,504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.63x = 3,379.49 × 1,504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.63x = 5,085,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,071.66/2,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.55

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