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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.55, 3,670.05 and 691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.55, 3,670.05 and 691.55 is: 1,037.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.55 : 3,670.05 = 691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.55/3,670.05 = 691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.55x = 3,670.05 × 691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.55x = 2,538,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,023.08/2,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.39

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