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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.41, 3,443.93 and 1,447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.41, 3,443.93 and 1,447.41 is: 1,997.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.41 : 3,443.93 = 1,447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.41/3,443.93 = 1,447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.41x = 3,443.93 × 1,447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.41x = 4,984,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,778.72/2,495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.58

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