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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.69, 3,376.44 and 1,327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.69, 3,376.44 and 1,327.63 is: 1,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.69 : 3,376.44 = 1,327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.69/3,376.44 = 1,327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.69x = 3,376.44 × 1,327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.69x = 4,482,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,663.04/2,446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.13

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