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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.47, 3,674.36 and 1,523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.47, 3,674.36 and 1,523.75 is: 2,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.47 : 3,674.36 = 1,523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.47/3,674.36 = 1,523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.47x = 3,674.36 × 1,523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.47x = 5,598,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,791.49/2,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.52

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