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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.20, 3,298.52 and 1,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.20, 3,298.52 and 1,446.04 is: 1,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.20 : 3,298.52 = 1,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.20/3,298.52 = 1,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.20x = 3,298.52 × 1,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.20x = 4,769,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,791.86/2,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.56

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