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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.97, 3,216.47 and 1,446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.97, 3,216.47 and 1,446.45 is: 1,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.97 : 3,216.47 = 1,446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.97/3,216.47 = 1,446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.97x = 3,216.47 × 1,446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.97x = 4,652,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,463.03/2,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.93

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