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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.70, 3,670.91 and 1,276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.70, 3,670.91 and 1,276.65 is: 1,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.70 : 3,670.91 = 1,276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.70/3,670.91 = 1,276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.70x = 3,670.91 × 1,276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.70x = 4,686,460.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,460.87/2,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.43

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