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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.77, 3,447.23 and 1,503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.77, 3,447.23 and 1,503.09 is: 2,074.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.77 : 3,447.23 = 1,503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.77/3,447.23 = 1,503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.77x = 3,447.23 × 1,503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.77x = 5,181,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,489.43/2,497.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.45

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