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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.06, 4,246.26 and 1,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.06, 4,246.26 and 1,446.06 is: 2,168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.06 : 4,246.26 = 1,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.06/4,246.26 = 1,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.06x = 4,246.26 × 1,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.06x = 6,140,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,346.74/2,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.16

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