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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.50, 3,022.56 and 1,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.50, 3,022.56 and 1,445.32 is: 1,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.50 : 3,022.56 = 1,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.50/3,022.56 = 1,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.50x = 3,022.56 × 1,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.50x = 4,368,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,566.42/2,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.50

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