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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.19, 3,667.73 and 1,039.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.19, 3,667.73 and 1,039.85 is: 1,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.19 : 3,667.73 = 1,039.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.19/3,667.73 = 1,039.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.19x = 3,667.73 × 1,039.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.19x = 3,813,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,900.81/2,446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.12

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