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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.52, 3,669.89 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.52, 3,669.89 and 715.14 is: 1,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.52 : 3,669.89 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.52/3,669.89 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.52x = 3,669.89 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.52x = 2,624,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,481.56/2,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.74

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