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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.96, 4,767.42 and 1,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.96, 4,767.42 and 1,446.56 is: 2,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.96 : 4,767.42 = 1,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.96/4,767.42 = 1,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.96x = 4,767.42 × 1,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.96x = 6,896,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,359.08/3,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.69

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