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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.47, 3,023.50 and 1,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.47, 3,023.50 and 1,445.80 is: 1,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.47 : 3,023.50 = 1,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.47/3,023.50 = 1,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.47x = 3,023.50 × 1,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.47x = 4,371,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,376.30/2,191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.72

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