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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.14, 3,315.54 and 1,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.14, 3,315.54 and 1,846.58 is: 2,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.14 : 3,315.54 = 1,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.14/3,315.54 = 1,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.14x = 3,315.54 × 1,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.14x = 6,122,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,409.85/2,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.49

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