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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.45, 3,377.49 and 1,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.45, 3,377.49 and 1,399.52 is: 1,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.45 : 3,377.49 = 1,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.45/3,377.49 = 1,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.45x = 3,377.49 × 1,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.45x = 4,726,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,864.80/2,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.34

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