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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.51, 3,218.40 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.51, 3,218.40 and 1,446.66 is: 1,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.51 : 3,218.40 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.51/3,218.40 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.51x = 3,218.40 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.51x = 4,655,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,930.54/2,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.82

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