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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.72, 3,379.60 and 1,504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.72, 3,379.60 and 1,504.77 is: 2,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.72 : 3,379.60 = 1,504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.72/3,379.60 = 1,504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.72x = 3,379.60 × 1,504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.72x = 5,085,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,531.73/2,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.66

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