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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.80, 3,670.23 and 715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.80, 3,670.23 and 715.42 is: 1,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.80 : 3,670.23 = 715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.80/3,670.23 = 715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.80x = 3,670.23 × 715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.80x = 2,625,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,755.95/2,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.14

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