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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.16, 3,155.11 and 1,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.16, 3,155.11 and 1,446.44 is: 1,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.16 : 3,155.11 = 1,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.16/3,155.11 = 1,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.16x = 3,155.11 × 1,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.16x = 4,563,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,677.31/2,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.35

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