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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.80, 3,369.36 and 1,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.80, 3,369.36 and 1,447.12 is: 1,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.80 : 3,369.36 = 1,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.80/3,369.36 = 1,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.80x = 3,369.36 × 1,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.80x = 4,875,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,868.24/2,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.83

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