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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.29, 3,673.08 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.29, 3,673.08 and 2,361.24 is: 3,545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.29 : 3,673.08 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.29/3,673.08 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.29x = 3,673.08 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.29x = 8,673,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,023.42/2,446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.38

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