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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.79, 3,378.57 and 1,503.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.79, 3,378.57 and 1,503.81 is: 2,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.79 : 3,378.57 = 1,503.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.79/3,378.57 = 1,503.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.79x = 3,378.57 × 1,503.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.79x = 5,080,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,727.35/2,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.64

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