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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.69, 3,665.79 and 1,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.69, 3,665.79 and 1,346.76 is: 2,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.69 : 3,665.79 = 1,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.69/3,665.79 = 1,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.69x = 3,665.79 × 1,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.69x = 4,936,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,939.34/2,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.11

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