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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.64, 3,369.33 and 1,447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.64, 3,369.33 and 1,447.01 is: 1,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.64 : 3,369.33 = 1,447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.64/3,369.33 = 1,447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.64x = 3,369.33 × 1,447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.64x = 4,875,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,454.20/2,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.79

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