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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.98, 3,378.20 and 1,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.98, 3,378.20 and 1,328.91 is: 1,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.98 : 3,378.20 = 1,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.98/3,378.20 = 1,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.98x = 3,378.20 × 1,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.98x = 4,489,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,327.08/2,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.89

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