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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.09, 4,806.14 and 1,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.09, 4,806.14 and 1,448.13 is: 2,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.09 : 4,806.14 = 1,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.09/4,806.14 = 1,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.09x = 4,806.14 × 1,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.09x = 6,959,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,908.28/3,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.20

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