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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.64, 3,376.35 and 1,549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.64, 3,376.35 and 1,549.73 is: 2,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.64 : 3,376.35 = 1,549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.64/3,376.35 = 1,549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.64x = 3,376.35 × 1,549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.64x = 5,232,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,439.59/2,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.75

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