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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.23, 3,376.59 and 1,564.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.23, 3,376.59 and 1,564.41 is: 2,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.23 : 3,376.59 = 1,564.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.23/3,376.59 = 1,564.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.23x = 3,376.59 × 1,564.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.23x = 5,282,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,371.16/2,446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.39

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