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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.15, 3,670.80 and 1,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.15, 3,670.80 and 1,351.27 is: 2,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.15 : 3,670.80 = 1,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.15/3,670.80 = 1,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.15x = 3,670.80 × 1,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.15x = 4,960,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,241.92/2,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.78

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