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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.16, 2,862.90 and 1,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.16, 2,862.90 and 1,445.52 is: 1,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.16 : 2,862.90 = 1,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.16/2,862.90 = 1,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.16x = 2,862.90 × 1,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.16x = 4,138,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,379.21/2,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.25

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