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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.48, 3,669.42 and 715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.48, 3,669.42 and 715.06 is: 1,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.48 : 3,669.42 = 715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.48/3,669.42 = 715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.48x = 3,669.42 × 715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.48x = 2,623,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,855.47/2,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.50

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