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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.99, 3,376.75 and 1,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.99, 3,376.75 and 1,327.89 is: 1,832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.99 : 3,376.75 = 1,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.99/3,376.75 = 1,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.99x = 3,376.75 × 1,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.99x = 4,483,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,954.22/2,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.44

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