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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.48, 3,671.34 and 1,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.48, 3,671.34 and 1,293.04 is: 1,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.48 : 3,671.34 = 1,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.48/3,671.34 = 1,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.48x = 3,671.34 × 1,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.48x = 4,747,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,189.47/2,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.42

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