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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.77, 3,369.04 and 1,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.77, 3,369.04 and 1,447 is: 1,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.77 : 3,369.04 = 1,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.77/3,369.04 = 1,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.77x = 3,369.04 × 1,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.77x = 4,875,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,000.88/2,441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.50

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