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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.60, 3,666.30 and 2,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.60, 3,666.30 and 2,079.40 is: 3,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.60 : 3,666.30 = 2,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.60/3,666.30 = 2,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.60x = 3,666.30 × 2,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.60x = 7,623,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,704.22/2,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.04

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