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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.67, 3,377.65 and 1,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.67, 3,377.65 and 1,385.56 is: 1,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.67 : 3,377.65 = 1,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.67/3,377.65 = 1,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.67x = 3,377.65 × 1,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.67x = 4,679,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,912.92/2,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.99

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