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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.80, 3,674.94 and 1,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.80, 3,674.94 and 1,462.43 is: 2,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.80 : 3,674.94 = 1,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.80/3,674.94 = 1,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.80x = 3,674.94 × 1,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.80x = 5,374,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,346.21/2,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.58

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