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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.28, 5,168.88 and 1,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.28, 5,168.88 and 1,497.96 is: 2,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.28 : 5,168.88 = 1,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.28/5,168.88 = 1,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.28x = 5,168.88 × 1,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.28x = 7,742,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,775.48/3,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.71

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