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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.87, 3,670.84 and 715.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.87, 3,670.84 and 715.63 is: 1,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.87 : 3,670.84 = 715.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.87/3,670.84 = 715.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.87x = 3,670.84 × 715.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.87x = 2,626,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,963.23/2,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.60

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