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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.73, 3,374.14 and 1,501.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.73, 3,374.14 and 1,501.77 is: 2,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.73 : 3,374.14 = 1,501.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.73/3,374.14 = 1,501.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.73x = 3,374.14 × 1,501.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.73x = 5,067,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,182.23/2,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.16

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