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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.88, 3,377.30 and 1,399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.88, 3,377.30 and 1,399.55 is: 1,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.88 : 3,377.30 = 1,399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.88/3,377.30 = 1,399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.88x = 3,377.30 × 1,399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.88x = 4,726,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,676.33/2,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.72

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