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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.96, 3,377.12 and 1,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.96, 3,377.12 and 1,399 is: 1,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.96 : 3,377.12 = 1,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.96/3,377.12 = 1,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.96x = 3,377.12 × 1,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.96x = 4,724,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,590.88/2,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.80

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