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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.34, 3,376.42 and 1,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.34, 3,376.42 and 1,649.67 is: 2,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.34 : 3,376.42 = 1,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.34/3,376.42 = 1,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.34x = 3,376.42 × 1,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.34x = 5,569,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569,978.78/2,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.86

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