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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.58, 3,670.48 and 2,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.58, 3,670.48 and 2,008.58 is: 3,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.58 : 3,670.48 = 2,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.58/3,670.48 = 2,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.58x = 3,670.48 × 2,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.58x = 7,372,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372,452.72/2,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.37

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