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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.37, 3,666.27 and 1,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.37, 3,666.27 and 1,348.41 is: 2,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.37 : 3,666.27 = 1,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.37/3,666.27 = 1,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.37x = 3,666.27 × 1,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.37x = 4,943,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,635.13/2,447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.98

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