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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.63, 3,080.75 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.63, 3,080.75 and 1,446.66 is: 1,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.63 : 3,080.75 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.63/3,080.75 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.63x = 3,080.75 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.63x = 4,456,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,790.56/2,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.21

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