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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.36, 3,376.38 and 1,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.36, 3,376.38 and 1,659.88 is: 2,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.36 : 3,376.38 = 1,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.36/3,376.38 = 1,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.36x = 3,376.38 × 1,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.36x = 5,604,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,385.63/2,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.91

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