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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.68, 3,372.51 and 2,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.68, 3,372.51 and 2,003.79 is: 2,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.68 : 3,372.51 = 2,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.68/3,372.51 = 2,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.68x = 3,372.51 × 2,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.68x = 6,757,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757,801.81/2,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.03

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