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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.91, 4,245.96 and 1,446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.91, 4,245.96 and 1,446.25 is: 2,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.91 : 4,245.96 = 1,446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.91/4,245.96 = 1,446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.91x = 4,245.96 × 1,446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.91x = 6,140,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,719.65/2,835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.34

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