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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.67, 4,943.32 and 1,446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.67, 4,943.32 and 1,446.86 is: 2,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.67 : 4,943.32 = 1,446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.67/4,943.32 = 1,446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.67x = 4,943.32 × 1,446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.67x = 7,152,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,263.64/3,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.86

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