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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.59, 3,670.93 and 1,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.59, 3,670.93 and 1,277.47 is: 1,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.59 : 3,670.93 = 1,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.59/3,670.93 = 1,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.59x = 3,670.93 × 1,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.59x = 4,689,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,484.59/2,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.74

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