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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.44, 4,510.08 and 1,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.44, 4,510.08 and 1,446.24 is: 2,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.44 : 4,510.08 = 1,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.44/4,510.08 = 1,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.44x = 4,510.08 × 1,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.44x = 6,522,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,658.10/3,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.84

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