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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.79, 3,368.79 and 1,446.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.79, 3,368.79 and 1,446.57 is: 1,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.79 : 3,368.79 = 1,446.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.79/3,368.79 = 1,446.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.79x = 3,368.79 × 1,446.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.79x = 4,873,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,190.55/2,441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.75

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