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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.28, 3,376.49 and 1,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.28, 3,376.49 and 1,399.14 is: 1,930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.28 : 3,376.49 = 1,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.28/3,376.49 = 1,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.28x = 3,376.49 × 1,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.28x = 4,724,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,175.22/2,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.38

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