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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.26, 3,374.79 and 1,607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.26, 3,374.79 and 1,607.91 is: 2,218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.26 : 3,374.79 = 1,607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.26/3,374.79 = 1,607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.26x = 3,374.79 × 1,607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.26x = 5,426,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,358.59/2,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.23

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