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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.59, 3,377.69 and 1,328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.59, 3,377.69 and 1,328.53 is: 1,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.59 : 3,377.69 = 1,328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.59/3,377.69 = 1,328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.59x = 3,377.69 × 1,328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.59x = 4,487,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,362.50/2,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.38

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