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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.61, 3,376.31 and 1,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.61, 3,376.31 and 1,398.67 is: 1,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.61 : 3,376.31 = 1,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.61/3,376.31 = 1,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.61x = 3,376.31 × 1,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.61x = 4,722,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,328.07/2,446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.16

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