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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.47, 3,369.28 and 1,446.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.47, 3,369.28 and 1,446.39 is: 1,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.47 : 3,369.28 = 1,446.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.47/3,369.28 = 1,446.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.47x = 3,369.28 × 1,446.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.47x = 4,873,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,292.90/2,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.05

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