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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.38, 3,377.46 and 1,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.38, 3,377.46 and 1,399.78 is: 1,931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.38 : 3,377.46 = 1,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.38/3,377.46 = 1,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.38x = 3,377.46 × 1,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.38x = 4,727,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,700.96/2,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.74

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