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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.89, 3,671.55 and 1,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.89, 3,671.55 and 1,214.25 is: 1,821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.89 : 3,671.55 = 1,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.89/3,671.55 = 1,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.89x = 3,671.55 × 1,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.89x = 4,458,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,179.59/2,446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.98

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