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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.36, 3,669 and 965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.36, 3,669 and 965.68 is: 1,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.36 : 3,669 = 965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.36/3,669 = 965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.36x = 3,669 × 965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.36x = 3,543,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,079.92/2,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.31

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