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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.61, 3,376.35 and 1,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.61, 3,376.35 and 1,327.55 is: 1,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.61 : 3,376.35 = 1,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.61/3,376.35 = 1,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.61x = 3,376.35 × 1,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.61x = 4,482,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,256.56/2,446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.03

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