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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.63, 3,076.89 and 1,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.63, 3,076.89 and 1,445.04 is: 1,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.63 : 3,076.89 = 1,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.63/3,076.89 = 1,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.63x = 3,076.89 × 1,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.63x = 4,446,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,223.71/2,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.16

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