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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.58, 3,376.26 and 1,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.58, 3,376.26 and 1,327.44 is: 1,831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.58 : 3,376.26 = 1,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.58/3,376.26 = 1,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.58x = 3,376.26 × 1,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.58x = 4,481,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,782.57/2,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.86

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