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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.72, 2,985.38 and 1,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.72, 2,985.38 and 1,446.28 is: 2,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.72 : 2,985.38 = 1,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.72/2,985.38 = 1,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.72x = 2,985.38 × 1,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.72x = 4,317,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,695.39/1,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.82

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