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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.34, 3,443.36 and 1,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.34, 3,443.36 and 1,447.46 is: 1,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.34 : 3,443.36 = 1,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.34/3,443.36 = 1,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.34x = 3,443.36 × 1,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.34x = 4,984,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,125.87/2,495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.37

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