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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.46, 8,049.94 and 2,446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.46, 8,049.94 and 2,446.17 is: 3,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.46 : 8,049.94 = 2,446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.46/8,049.94 = 2,446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.46x = 8,049.94 × 2,446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.46x = 19,691,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,515.61/5,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.32

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