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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.20, 3,024.96 and 1,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.20, 3,024.96 and 1,446.24 is: 1,996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.20 : 3,024.96 = 1,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.20/3,024.96 = 1,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.20x = 3,024.96 × 1,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.20x = 4,374,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,818.15/2,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.54

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