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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.30, 3,376.12 and 1,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.30, 3,376.12 and 1,398.16 is: 1,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.30 : 3,376.12 = 1,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.30/3,376.12 = 1,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.30x = 3,376.12 × 1,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.30x = 4,720,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,340.51/2,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.59

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