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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.46, 3,629.07 and 1,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.46, 3,629.07 and 1,446.03 is: 2,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.46 : 3,629.07 = 1,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.46/3,629.07 = 1,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.46x = 3,629.07 × 1,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.46x = 5,247,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,744.09/2,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.08

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