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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.28, 3,377.16 and 1,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.28, 3,377.16 and 1,398.60 is: 1,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.28 : 3,377.16 = 1,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.28/3,377.16 = 1,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.28x = 3,377.16 × 1,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.28x = 4,723,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,295.98/2,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.02

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