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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.23, 3,377.34 and 1,385.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.23, 3,377.34 and 1,385.00 is: 1,911.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.23 : 3,377.34 = 1,385.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.23/3,377.34 = 1,385.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.23x = 3,377.34 × 1,385.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.23x = 4,677,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,604.21/2,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.39

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