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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.38, 4,511.99 and 1,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.38, 4,511.99 and 1,446.94 is: 2,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.38 : 4,511.99 = 1,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.38/4,511.99 = 1,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.38x = 4,511.99 × 1,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.38x = 6,528,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,571.58/3,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.85

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