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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.24, 3,464.27 and 1,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.24, 3,464.27 and 1,447.98 is: 1,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.24 : 3,464.27 = 1,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.24/3,464.27 = 1,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.24x = 3,464.27 × 1,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.24x = 5,016,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,178.87/2,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.29

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