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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.69, 3,023.62 and 1,446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.69, 3,023.62 and 1,446.49 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.69 : 3,023.62 = 1,446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.69/3,023.62 = 1,446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.69x = 3,023.62 × 1,446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.69x = 4,373,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,636.09/2,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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