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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.21, 3,386.93 and 1,446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.21, 3,386.93 and 1,446.48 is: 1,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.21 : 3,386.93 = 1,446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.21/3,386.93 = 1,446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.21x = 3,386.93 × 1,446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.21x = 4,899,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,119.27/2,454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.21

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