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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.83, 2,009.28 and 1,446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.83, 2,009.28 and 1,446.13 is: 1,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.83 : 2,009.28 = 1,446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.83/2,009.28 = 1,446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.83x = 2,009.28 × 1,446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.83x = 2,905,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,667.37/1,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.27

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