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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.66, 3,377.79 and 1,385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.66, 3,377.79 and 1,385.43 is: 1,911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.66 : 3,377.79 = 1,385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.66/3,377.79 = 1,385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.66x = 3,377.79 × 1,385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.66x = 4,679,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,691.60/2,447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.91

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