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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.28, 3,026.34 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.28, 3,026.34 and 1,446.30 is: 1,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.28 : 3,026.34 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.28/3,026.34 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.28x = 3,026.34 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.28x = 4,376,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,995.54/2,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.55

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