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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.35, 2,920.96 and 1,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.35, 2,920.96 and 1,446.26 is: 1,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.35 : 2,920.96 = 1,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.35/2,920.96 = 1,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.35x = 2,920.96 × 1,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.35x = 4,224,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,454.81/2,118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.22

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