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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.33, 4,511.89 and 1,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.33, 4,511.89 and 1,446.88 is: 2,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.33 : 4,511.89 = 1,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.33/4,511.89 = 1,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.33x = 4,511.89 × 1,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.33x = 6,528,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,154.25/3,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.75

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