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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.78, 3,665.13 and 1,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.78, 3,665.13 and 1,406.22 is: 2,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.78 : 3,665.13 = 1,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.78/3,665.13 = 1,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.78x = 3,665.13 × 1,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.78x = 5,153,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,979.11/2,447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.57

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