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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.88, 3,376.60 and 1,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.88, 3,376.60 and 1,327.79 is: 1,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.88 : 3,376.60 = 1,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.88/3,376.60 = 1,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.88x = 3,376.60 × 1,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.88x = 4,483,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,392.19/2,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.29

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