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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.63, 4,632.95 and 1,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.63, 4,632.95 and 1,446.33 is: 2,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.63 : 4,632.95 = 1,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.63/4,632.95 = 1,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.63x = 4,632.95 × 1,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.63x = 6,700,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,795.56/3,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.50

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