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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.52, 3,411.60 and 1,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.52, 3,411.60 and 1,846.24 is: 2,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.52 : 3,411.60 = 1,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.52/3,411.60 = 1,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.52x = 3,411.60 × 1,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.52x = 6,298,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,632.38/2,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.42

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