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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.39, 3,671.40 and 1,523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.39, 3,671.40 and 1,523.29 is: 2,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.39 : 3,671.40 = 1,523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.39/3,671.40 = 1,523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.39x = 3,671.40 × 1,523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.39x = 5,592,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,606.91/2,446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.07

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