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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.37, 3,376.17 and 1,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.37, 3,376.17 and 1,384.26 is: 1,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.37 : 3,376.17 = 1,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.37/3,376.17 = 1,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.37x = 3,376.17 × 1,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.37x = 4,673,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,497.08/2,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.38

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