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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.85, 3,216.56 and 1,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.85, 3,216.56 and 1,446.14 is: 1,996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.85 : 3,216.56 = 1,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.85/3,216.56 = 1,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.85x = 3,216.56 × 1,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.85x = 4,651,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,572.76/2,329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.52

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