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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.54, 3,371.79 and 2,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.54, 3,371.79 and 2,003.02 is: 2,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.54 : 3,371.79 = 2,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.54/3,371.79 = 2,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.54x = 3,371.79 × 2,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.54x = 6,753,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,762.81/2,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.54

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