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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.30, 3,079.26 and 1,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.30, 3,079.26 and 1,446.33 is: 1,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.30 : 3,079.26 = 1,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.30/3,079.26 = 1,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.30x = 3,079.26 × 1,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.30x = 4,453,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,626.12/2,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.08

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