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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.88, 3,216.72 and 1,446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.88, 3,216.72 and 1,446.97 is: 1,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.88 : 3,216.72 = 1,446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.88/3,216.72 = 1,446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.88x = 3,216.72 × 1,446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.88x = 4,654,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,497.34/2,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.88

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