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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.12, 3,370.55 and 1,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.12, 3,370.55 and 1,447.74 is: 1,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.12 : 3,370.55 = 1,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.12/3,370.55 = 1,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.12x = 3,370.55 × 1,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.12x = 4,879,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,672.82/2,442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.13

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