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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.22, 3,626.76 and 1,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.22, 3,626.76 and 1,446.79 is: 2,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.22 : 3,626.76 = 1,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.22/3,626.76 = 1,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.22x = 3,626.76 × 1,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.22x = 5,247,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,141.97/2,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.15

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