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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.29, 3,663.17 and 1,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.29, 3,663.17 and 1,349.43 is: 2,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.29 : 3,663.17 = 1,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.29/3,663.17 = 1,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.29x = 3,663.17 × 1,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.29x = 4,943,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,203.54/2,446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.70

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