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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.32, 3,262.80 and 1,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.32, 3,262.80 and 1,447.44 is: 2,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.32 : 3,262.80 = 1,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.32/3,262.80 = 1,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.32x = 3,262.80 × 1,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.32x = 4,722,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,707.23/2,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.06

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