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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.46, 3,442.47 and 1,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.46, 3,442.47 and 1,447.10 is: 1,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.46 : 3,442.47 = 1,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.46/3,442.47 = 1,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.46x = 3,442.47 × 1,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.46x = 4,981,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,598.34/2,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.06

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