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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.12, 3,377.03 and 1,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.12, 3,377.03 and 1,399.18 is: 1,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.12 : 3,377.03 = 1,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.12/3,377.03 = 1,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.12x = 3,377.03 × 1,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.12x = 4,725,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,061.62/2,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.87

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