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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.97, 3,371.59 and 1,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.97, 3,371.59 and 1,448.27 is: 1,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.97 : 3,371.59 = 1,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.97/3,371.59 = 1,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.97x = 3,371.59 × 1,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.97x = 4,882,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,972.65/2,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.79

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