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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.92, 3,670.20 and 715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.92, 3,670.20 and 715.68 is: 1,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.92 : 3,670.20 = 715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.92/3,670.20 = 715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.92x = 3,670.20 × 715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.92x = 2,626,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,688.74/2,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.47

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