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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.52, 3,711.36 and 2,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.52, 3,711.36 and 2,446.24 is: 3,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.52 : 3,711.36 = 2,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.52/3,711.36 = 2,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.52x = 3,711.36 × 2,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.52x = 9,078,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,877.29/2,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.07

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