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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.52, 11,460.96 and 2,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.52, 11,460.96 and 2,446.44 is: 3,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.52 : 11,460.96 = 2,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.52/11,460.96 = 2,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.52x = 11,460.96 × 2,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.52x = 28,038,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,550.98/7,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.72

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