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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.78, 2,167.77 and 1,301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.78, 2,167.77 and 1,301.34 is: 1,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.78 : 2,167.77 = 1,301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.78/2,167.77 = 1,301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.78x = 2,167.77 × 1,301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.78x = 2,821,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,005.81/1,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.85

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