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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.24, 3,377.13 and 1,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.24, 3,377.13 and 1,328.18 is: 1,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.24 : 3,377.13 = 1,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.24/3,377.13 = 1,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.24x = 3,377.13 × 1,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.24x = 4,485,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,419.64/2,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.85

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