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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.74, 3,670.38 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.74, 3,670.38 and 715.50 is: 1,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.74 : 3,670.38 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.74/3,670.38 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.74x = 3,670.38 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.74x = 2,626,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,156.89/2,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.33

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