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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.06, 4,636.48 and 1,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.06, 4,636.48 and 1,446.40 is: 2,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.06 : 4,636.48 = 1,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.06/4,636.48 = 1,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.06x = 4,636.48 × 1,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.06x = 6,706,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706,204.67/3,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.25

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