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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.08, 3,556.52 and 1,446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.08, 3,556.52 and 1,446.97 is: 2,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.08 : 3,556.52 = 1,446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.08/3,556.52 = 1,446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.08x = 3,556.52 × 1,446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.08x = 5,146,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,159.96/2,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.65

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