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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.39, 3,377.31 and 1,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.39, 3,377.31 and 1,399.44 is: 1,931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.39 : 3,377.31 = 1,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.39/3,377.31 = 1,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.39x = 3,377.31 × 1,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.39x = 4,726,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,342.71/2,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.18

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