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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.92, 2,283.41 and 1,445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.92, 2,283.41 and 1,445.09 is: 2,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.92 : 2,283.41 = 1,445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.92/2,283.41 = 1,445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.92x = 2,283.41 × 1,445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.92x = 3,299,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,725.15/1,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.21

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