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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.65, 3,026.32 and 1,446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.65, 3,026.32 and 1,446.71 is: 1,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.65 : 3,026.32 = 1,446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.65/3,026.32 = 1,446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.65x = 3,026.32 × 1,446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.65x = 4,378,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,188.66/2,192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.76

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