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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.88, 3,670.97 and 1,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.88, 3,670.97 and 1,407.25 is: 2,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.88 : 3,670.97 = 1,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.88/3,670.97 = 1,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.88x = 3,670.97 × 1,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.88x = 5,165,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,956.32/2,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.24

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