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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.53, 3,673.46 and 2,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.53, 3,673.46 and 2,361.48 is: 3,545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.53 : 3,673.46 = 2,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.53/3,673.46 = 2,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.53x = 3,673.46 × 2,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.53x = 8,674,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,802.32/2,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.76

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