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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.02, 3,377.12 and 1,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.02, 3,377.12 and 1,398.88 is: 1,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.02 : 3,377.12 = 1,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.02/3,377.12 = 1,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.02x = 3,377.12 × 1,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.02x = 4,724,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,185.63/2,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.59

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