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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.18, 3,666.62 and 1,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.18, 3,666.62 and 1,334.46 is: 2,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.18 : 3,666.62 = 1,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.18/3,666.62 = 1,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.18x = 3,666.62 × 1,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.18x = 4,892,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,957.73/2,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.24

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