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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.51, 3,376.13 and 1,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.51, 3,376.13 and 1,327.41 is: 1,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.51 : 3,376.13 = 1,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.51/3,376.13 = 1,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.51x = 3,376.13 × 1,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.51x = 4,481,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,508.72/2,446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.80

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