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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.74, 3,095 and 1,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.74, 3,095 and 1,445.46 is: 1,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.74 : 3,095 = 1,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.74/3,095 = 1,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.74x = 3,095 × 1,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.74x = 4,473,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,698.70/2,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.64

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