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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.03, 3,368.41 and 1,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.03, 3,368.41 and 1,446.14 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.03 : 3,368.41 = 1,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.03/3,368.41 = 1,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.03x = 3,368.41 × 1,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.03x = 4,871,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,192.44/2,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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