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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.59, 3,813.24 and 1,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.59, 3,813.24 and 1,446.64 is: 2,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.59 : 3,813.24 = 1,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.59/3,813.24 = 1,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.59x = 3,813.24 × 1,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.59x = 5,516,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,381.41/2,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.88

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