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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.37, 3,670.10 and 715.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.37, 3,670.10 and 715.13 is: 1,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.37 : 3,670.10 = 715.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.37/3,670.10 = 715.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.37x = 3,670.10 × 715.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.37x = 2,624,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,576.69/2,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.85

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