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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.62, 4,943.43 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.62, 4,943.43 and 1,446.30 is: 2,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.62 : 4,943.43 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.62/4,943.43 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.62x = 4,943.43 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.62x = 7,149,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,682.81/3,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.45

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