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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.23, 3,795.47 and 2,446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.23, 3,795.47 and 2,446.63 is: 3,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.23 : 3,795.47 = 2,446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.23/3,795.47 = 2,446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.23x = 3,795.47 × 2,446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.23x = 9,286,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,098.22/2,534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.27

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