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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.96, 3,673.32 and 987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.96, 3,673.32 and 987.16 is: 1,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.96 : 3,673.32 = 987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.96/3,673.32 = 987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.96x = 3,673.32 × 987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.96x = 3,626,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,154.57/2,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.90

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