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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.70, 3,377.79 and 1,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.70, 3,377.79 and 1,399.56 is: 1,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.70 : 3,377.79 = 1,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.70/3,377.79 = 1,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.70x = 3,377.79 × 1,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.70x = 4,727,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,419.77/2,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.37

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