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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.24, 3,376.58 and 1,564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.24, 3,376.58 and 1,564.42 is: 2,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.24 : 3,376.58 = 1,564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.24/3,376.58 = 1,564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.24x = 3,376.58 × 1,564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.24x = 5,282,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,389.28/2,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.39

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