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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.56, 3,376.50 and 1,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.56, 3,376.50 and 1,452.24 is: 2,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.56 : 3,376.50 = 1,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.56/3,376.50 = 1,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.56x = 3,376.50 × 1,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.56x = 4,903,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,488.36/2,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.24

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