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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.81, 3,377.96 and 1,328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.81, 3,377.96 and 1,328.79 is: 1,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.81 : 3,377.96 = 1,328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.81/3,377.96 = 1,328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.81x = 3,377.96 × 1,328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.81x = 4,488,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,592.82/2,447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.72

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