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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.38, 3,795.66 and 2,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.38, 3,795.66 and 2,446.78 is: 3,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.38 : 3,795.66 = 2,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.38/3,795.66 = 2,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.38x = 3,795.66 × 2,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.38x = 9,287,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,144.97/2,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.46

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