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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.84, 3,470.76 and 1,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.84, 3,470.76 and 1,446.96 is: 2,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.84 : 3,470.76 = 1,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.84/3,470.76 = 1,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.84x = 3,470.76 × 1,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.84x = 5,022,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,050.89/2,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.44

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