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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.47, 3,669.71 and 715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.47, 3,669.71 and 715.10 is: 1,072.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.47 : 3,669.71 = 715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.47/3,669.71 = 715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.47x = 3,669.71 × 715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.47x = 2,624,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,187.70/2,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.64

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