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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.76, 3,667.74 and 1,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.76, 3,667.74 and 1,149.32 is: 1,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.76 : 3,667.74 = 1,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.76/3,667.74 = 1,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.76x = 3,667.74 × 1,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.76x = 4,215,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,406.94/2,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.85

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