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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.03, 3,377.46 and 2,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.03, 3,377.46 and 2,259.45 is: 3,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.03 : 3,377.46 = 2,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.03/3,377.46 = 2,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.03x = 3,377.46 × 2,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.03x = 7,631,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,202.00/2,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.83

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