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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.56, 4,251.62 and 1,446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.56, 4,251.62 and 1,446.19 is: 2,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.56 : 4,251.62 = 1,446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.56/4,251.62 = 1,446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.56x = 4,251.62 × 1,446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.56x = 6,148,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,643.31/2,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.94

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