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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.14, 3,486.66 and 1,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.14, 3,486.66 and 1,447.64 is: 2,170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.14 : 3,486.66 = 1,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.14/3,486.66 = 1,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.14x = 3,486.66 × 1,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.14x = 5,047,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,428.48/2,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.81

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