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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.68, 3,300.33 and 1,447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.68, 3,300.33 and 1,447.99 is: 1,998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.68 : 3,300.33 = 1,447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.68/3,300.33 = 1,447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.68x = 3,300.33 × 1,447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.68x = 4,778,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,836.59/2,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.11

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