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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.95, 3,260.71 and 1,446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.95, 3,260.71 and 1,446.07 is: 2,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.95 : 3,260.71 = 1,446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.95/3,260.71 = 1,446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.95x = 3,260.71 × 1,446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.95x = 4,715,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,194.99/2,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.97

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