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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.89, 3,670.52 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.89, 3,670.52 and 715.50 is: 1,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.89 : 3,670.52 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.89/3,670.52 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.89x = 3,670.52 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.89x = 2,626,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,253.48/2,446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.30

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