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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.91, 3,377.52 and 1,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.91, 3,377.52 and 1,452.78 is: 2,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.91 : 3,377.52 = 1,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.91/3,377.52 = 1,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.91x = 3,377.52 × 1,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.91x = 4,906,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,793.51/2,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.48

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