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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.31, 11,460.47 and 2,446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.31, 11,460.47 and 2,446.19 is: 3,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.31 : 11,460.47 = 2,446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.31/11,460.47 = 2,446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.31x = 11,460.47 × 2,446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.31x = 28,034,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034,487.11/7,640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.29

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