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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.88, 3,042.80 and 1,446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.88, 3,042.80 and 1,446.48 is: 2,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.88 : 3,042.80 = 1,446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.88/3,042.80 = 1,446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.88x = 3,042.80 × 1,446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.88x = 4,401,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,349.34/2,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.08

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