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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.73, 3,369.63 and 1,446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.73, 3,369.63 and 1,446.63 is: 1,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.73 : 3,369.63 = 1,446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.73/3,369.63 = 1,446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.73x = 3,369.63 × 1,446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.73x = 4,874,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,607.85/2,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.37

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