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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.30, 3,376.59 and 2,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.30, 3,376.59 and 2,005.26 is: 2,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.30 : 3,376.59 = 2,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.30/3,376.59 = 2,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.30x = 3,376.59 × 2,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.30x = 6,770,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,940.86/2,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.83

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