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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.14, 4,509.55 and 1,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.14, 4,509.55 and 1,446.16 is: 2,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.14 : 4,509.55 = 1,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.14/4,509.55 = 1,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.14x = 4,509.55 × 1,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.14x = 6,521,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,530.83/3,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.68

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