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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.16, 3,402.52 and 1,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.16, 3,402.52 and 1,446.96 is: 2,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.16 : 3,402.52 = 1,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.16/3,402.52 = 1,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.16x = 3,402.52 × 1,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.16x = 4,923,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,310.34/2,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.62

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