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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.76, 3,377.04 and 1,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.76, 3,377.04 and 1,562.36 is: 2,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.76 : 3,377.04 = 1,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.76/3,377.04 = 1,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.76x = 3,377.04 × 1,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.76x = 5,276,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,152.21/2,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.38

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