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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.62, 3,371.68 and 2,401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.62, 3,371.68 and 2,401.64 is: 3,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.62 : 3,371.68 = 2,401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.62/3,371.68 = 2,401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.62x = 3,371.68 × 2,401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.62x = 8,097,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,561.56/2,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.69

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