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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 2,986.56 and 1,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 2,986.56 and 1,445.94 is: 1,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 2,986.56 = 1,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/2,986.56 = 1,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 2,986.56 × 1,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 4,318,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,386.57/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.93

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