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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.42, 3,377.28 and 1,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.42, 3,377.28 and 1,399.48 is: 1,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.42 : 3,377.28 = 1,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.42/3,377.28 = 1,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.42x = 3,377.28 × 1,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.42x = 4,726,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,435.81/2,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.19

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