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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.23, 4,018.46 and 1,447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.23, 4,018.46 and 1,447.27 is: 2,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.23 : 4,018.46 = 1,447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.23/4,018.46 = 1,447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.23x = 4,018.46 × 1,447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.23x = 5,815,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,796.60/2,677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.32

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