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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.94, 3,376.59 and 1,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.94, 3,376.59 and 1,452.47 is: 2,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.94 : 3,376.59 = 1,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.94/3,376.59 = 1,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.94x = 3,376.59 × 1,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.94x = 4,904,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,373.35/2,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.29

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