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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.05, 3,669.08 and 1,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.05, 3,669.08 and 1,524.45 is: 2,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.05 : 3,669.08 = 1,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.05/3,669.08 = 1,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.05x = 3,669.08 × 1,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.05x = 5,593,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,321.38/2,446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.68

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