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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.47, 3,540.44 and 1,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.47, 3,540.44 and 1,446.46 is: 1,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.47 : 3,540.44 = 1,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.47/3,540.44 = 1,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.47x = 3,540.44 × 1,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.47x = 5,121,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,099.61/2,565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.16

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