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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.53, 3,670.56 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.53, 3,670.56 and 715.16 is: 1,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.53 : 3,670.56 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.53/3,670.56 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.53x = 3,670.56 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.53x = 2,625,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,015.76/2,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.95

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