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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.78, 3,377.83 and 1,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.78, 3,377.83 and 1,328.67 is: 1,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.78 : 3,377.83 = 1,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.78/3,377.83 = 1,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.78x = 3,377.83 × 1,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.78x = 4,488,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,021.39/2,447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.51

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