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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.34, 3,461.62 and 1,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.34, 3,461.62 and 1,446.26 is: 1,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.34 : 3,461.62 = 1,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.34/3,461.62 = 1,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.34x = 3,461.62 × 1,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.34x = 5,006,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,402.54/2,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.90

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