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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.43, 3,651.75 and 2,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.43, 3,651.75 and 2,339.91 is: 3,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.43 : 3,651.75 = 2,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.43/3,651.75 = 2,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.43x = 3,651.75 × 2,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.43x = 8,544,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,766.34/2,446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.76

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