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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.58, 3,555.77 and 1,446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.58, 3,555.77 and 1,446.47 is: 2,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.58 : 3,555.77 = 1,446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.58/3,555.77 = 1,446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.58x = 3,555.77 × 1,446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.58x = 5,143,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,296.85/2,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.90

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