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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.19, 3,376.29 and 1,914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.19, 3,376.29 and 1,914.02 is: 2,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.19 : 3,376.29 = 1,914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.19/3,376.29 = 1,914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.19x = 3,376.29 × 1,914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.19x = 6,462,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,286.59/2,446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.78

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