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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.48, 3,377.72 and 1,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.48, 3,377.72 and 1,399.52 is: 1,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.48 : 3,377.72 = 1,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.48/3,377.72 = 1,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.48x = 3,377.72 × 1,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.48x = 4,727,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,186.69/2,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.45

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