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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.86, 3,377.88 and 1,452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.86, 3,377.88 and 1,452.77 is: 2,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.86 : 3,377.88 = 1,452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.86/3,377.88 = 1,452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.86x = 3,377.88 × 1,452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.86x = 4,907,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,291.17/2,447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.73

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