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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.24, 3,299.49 and 1,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.24, 3,299.49 and 1,446.78 is: 1,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.24 : 3,299.49 = 1,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.24/3,299.49 = 1,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.24x = 3,299.49 × 1,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.24x = 4,773,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,636.14/2,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.30

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