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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.97, 3,386.72 and 1,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.97, 3,386.72 and 1,446.14 is: 1,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.97 : 3,386.72 = 1,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.97/3,386.72 = 1,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.97x = 3,386.72 × 1,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.97x = 4,897,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,671.26/2,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.00

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