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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.24, 3,670.26 and 1,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.24, 3,670.26 and 1,130.62 is: 1,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.24 : 3,670.26 = 1,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.24/3,670.26 = 1,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.24x = 3,670.26 × 1,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.24x = 4,149,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,669.36/2,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.35

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