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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.56, 3,672.27 and 1,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.56, 3,672.27 and 1,351.44 is: 2,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.56 : 3,672.27 = 1,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.56/3,672.27 = 1,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.56x = 3,672.27 × 1,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.56x = 4,962,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,852.57/2,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.50

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