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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.40, 2,152.71 and 1,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.40, 2,152.71 and 1,394.37 is: 2,076.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.40 : 2,152.71 = 1,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.40/2,152.71 = 1,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.40x = 2,152.71 × 1,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.40x = 3,001,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,674.24/1,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.71

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