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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.22, 3,297.71 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.22, 3,297.71 and 1,446.30 is: 1,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.22 : 3,297.71 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.22/3,297.71 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.22x = 3,297.71 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.22x = 4,769,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,481.59/2,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.42

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