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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.16, 3,079.82 and 1,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.16, 3,079.82 and 1,445.26 is: 1,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.16 : 3,079.82 = 1,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.16/3,079.82 = 1,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.16x = 3,079.82 × 1,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.16x = 4,451,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,140.65/2,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.10

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