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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.18, 3,259.77 and 1,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.18, 3,259.77 and 1,446.10 is: 2,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.18 : 3,259.77 = 1,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.18/3,259.77 = 1,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.18x = 3,259.77 × 1,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.18x = 4,713,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,953.40/2,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.16

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