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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.32, 3,374.28 and 1,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.32, 3,374.28 and 1,948.08 is: 2,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.32 : 3,374.28 = 1,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.32/3,374.28 = 1,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.32x = 3,374.28 × 1,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.32x = 6,573,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,367.38/2,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.04

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