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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.17, 3,315.71 and 1,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.17, 3,315.71 and 1,446.35 is: 1,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.17 : 3,315.71 = 1,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.17/3,315.71 = 1,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.17x = 3,315.71 × 1,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.17x = 4,795,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,653.35/2,403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.56

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