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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.50, 3,152.64 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.50, 3,152.64 and 1,446.30 is: 2,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.50 : 3,152.64 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.50/3,152.64 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.50x = 3,152.64 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.50x = 4,559,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,663.23/2,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.63

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