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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.84, 3,376.62 and 1,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.84, 3,376.62 and 1,549.93 is: 2,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.84 : 3,376.62 = 1,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.84/3,376.62 = 1,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.84x = 3,376.62 × 1,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.84x = 5,233,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,524.64/2,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.02

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