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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.64, 3,377.58 and 1,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.64, 3,377.58 and 1,452.54 is: 2,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.64 : 3,377.58 = 1,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.64/3,377.58 = 1,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.64x = 3,377.58 × 1,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.64x = 4,906,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,070.05/2,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.41

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