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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.50, 3,210.68 and 1,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.50, 3,210.68 and 1,446.44 is: 2,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.50 : 3,210.68 = 1,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.50/3,210.68 = 1,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.50x = 3,210.68 × 1,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.50x = 4,644,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,055.98/2,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.60

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