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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.73, 3,376.31 and 1,452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.73, 3,376.31 and 1,452.08 is: 2,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.73 : 3,376.31 = 1,452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.73/3,376.31 = 1,452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.73x = 3,376.31 × 1,452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.73x = 4,902,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,648.08/2,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.76

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