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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.96, 2,972.24 and 1,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.96, 2,972.24 and 1,445.66 is: 1,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.96 : 2,972.24 = 1,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.96/2,972.24 = 1,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.96x = 2,972.24 × 1,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.96x = 4,296,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,859.52/2,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.86

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