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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.34, 3,671.66 and 1,677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.34, 3,671.66 and 1,677.38 is: 2,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.34 : 3,671.66 = 1,677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.34/3,671.66 = 1,677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.34x = 3,671.66 × 1,677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.34x = 6,158,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,754.89/2,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.54

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