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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.76, 5,544.38 and 2,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.76, 5,544.38 and 2,446.52 is: 3,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.76 : 5,544.38 = 2,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.76/5,544.38 = 2,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.76x = 5,544.38 × 2,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.76x = 13,564,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,564,414.95/4,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.80

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