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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.79, 3,379.73 and 1,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.79, 3,379.73 and 1,504.88 is: 2,077.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.79 : 3,379.73 = 1,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.79/3,379.73 = 1,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.79x = 3,379.73 × 1,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.79x = 5,086,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,088.08/2,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.83

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