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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.70, 3,377.96 and 1,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.70, 3,377.96 and 1,453.02 is: 2,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.70 : 3,377.96 = 1,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.70/3,377.96 = 1,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.70x = 3,377.96 × 1,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.70x = 4,908,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,236.17/2,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.24

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