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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.46, 3,376.08 and 1,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.46, 3,376.08 and 1,398.50 is: 1,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.46 : 3,376.08 = 1,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.46/3,376.08 = 1,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.46x = 3,376.08 × 1,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.46x = 4,721,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,447.88/2,446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.91

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