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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.72, 3,376.42 and 1,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.72, 3,376.42 and 1,327.66 is: 1,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.72 : 3,376.42 = 1,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.72/3,376.42 = 1,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.72x = 3,376.42 × 1,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.72x = 4,482,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,737.78/2,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.14

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