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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,424.88, 5,131.52 and 2,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,424.88, 5,131.52 and 2,446.08 is: 3,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,424.88 : 5,131.52 = 2,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,424.88/5,131.52 = 2,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,424.88x = 5,131.52 × 2,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,424.88x = 12,552,108.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,108.44/3,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.98

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