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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.28, 3,092.82 and 1,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.28, 3,092.82 and 1,446.76 is: 2,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.28 : 3,092.82 = 1,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.28/3,092.82 = 1,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.28x = 3,092.82 × 1,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.28x = 4,474,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,568.26/2,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.62

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