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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.98, 3,377.86 and 1,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.98, 3,377.86 and 1,399.84 is: 1,931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.98 : 3,377.86 = 1,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.98/3,377.86 = 1,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.98x = 3,377.86 × 1,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.98x = 4,728,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,474.54/2,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.58

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