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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.38, 3,461.24 and 1,446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.38, 3,461.24 and 1,446.19 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.38 : 3,461.24 = 1,446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.38/3,461.24 = 1,446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.38x = 3,461.24 × 1,446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.38x = 5,005,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,612.13/2,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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