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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.83, 3,388.89 and 2,446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.83, 3,388.89 and 2,446.61 is: 3,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.83 : 3,388.89 = 2,446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.83/3,388.89 = 2,446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.83x = 3,388.89 × 2,446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.83x = 8,291,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,275.22/2,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.03

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