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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.89, 3,672.15 and 1,523.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.89, 3,672.15 and 1,523.79 is: 2,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.89 : 3,672.15 = 1,523.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.89/3,672.15 = 1,523.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.89x = 3,672.15 × 1,523.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.89x = 5,595,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,585.45/2,446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.82

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