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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.02, 3,670.41 and 1,624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.02, 3,670.41 and 1,624.74 is: 2,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.02 : 3,670.41 = 1,624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.02/3,670.41 = 1,624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.02x = 3,670.41 × 1,624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.02x = 5,963,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,963,461.94/2,446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.03

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