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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076, 3,114.30 and 1,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076, 3,114.30 and 1,445.48 is: 2,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076 : 3,114.30 = 1,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076/3,114.30 = 1,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076x = 3,114.30 × 1,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076x = 4,501,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,658.36/2,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.43

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