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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.10, 3,669.32 and 985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.10, 3,669.32 and 985.26 is: 1,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.10 : 3,669.32 = 985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.10/3,669.32 = 985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.10x = 3,669.32 × 985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.10x = 3,615,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,234.22/2,446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.96

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