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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.45, 3,555.99 and 1,446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.45, 3,555.99 and 1,446.81 is: 2,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.45 : 3,555.99 = 1,446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.45/3,555.99 = 1,446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.45x = 3,555.99 × 1,446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.45x = 5,144,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,841.89/2,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.66

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