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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.05, 3,554.94 and 1,446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.05, 3,554.94 and 1,446.31 is: 2,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.05 : 3,554.94 = 1,446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.05/3,554.94 = 1,446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.05x = 3,554.94 × 1,446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.05x = 5,141,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,527.01/2,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.64

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