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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.71, 3,370.20 and 1,447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.71, 3,370.20 and 1,447.29 is: 1,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.71 : 3,370.20 = 1,447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.71/3,370.20 = 1,447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.71x = 3,370.20 × 1,447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.71x = 4,877,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,656.76/2,441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.64

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