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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.64, 3,376.37 and 1,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.64, 3,376.37 and 1,451.89 is: 2,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.64 : 3,376.37 = 1,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.64/3,376.37 = 1,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.64x = 3,376.37 × 1,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.64x = 4,902,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,125.69/2,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.62

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