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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.52, 3,817.06 and 1,447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.52, 3,817.06 and 1,447.97 is: 2,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.52 : 3,817.06 = 1,447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.52/3,817.06 = 1,447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.52x = 3,817.06 × 1,447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.52x = 5,526,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,965.66/2,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.26

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