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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.33, 4,944.39 and 1,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.33, 4,944.39 and 1,447.68 is: 2,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.33 : 4,944.39 = 1,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.33/4,944.39 = 1,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.33x = 4,944.39 × 1,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.33x = 7,157,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,894.52/3,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.82

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