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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.91, 3,378 and 1,452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.91, 3,378 and 1,452.81 is: 2,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.91 : 3,378 = 1,452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.91/3,378 = 1,452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.91x = 3,378 × 1,452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.91x = 4,907,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,592.18/2,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.81

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