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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.46, 4,074.96 and 2,448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.46, 4,074.96 and 2,448.18 is: 3,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.46 : 4,074.96 = 2,448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.46/4,074.96 = 2,448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.46x = 4,074.96 × 2,448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.46x = 9,976,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976,235.57/2,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.01

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