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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.41, 6,552.76 and 1,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.41, 6,552.76 and 1,446.64 is: 2,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.41 : 6,552.76 = 1,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.41/6,552.76 = 1,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.41x = 6,552.76 × 1,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.41x = 9,479,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479,484.73/4,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.01

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