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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.99, 3,095.34 and 1,445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.99, 3,095.34 and 1,445.67 is: 1,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.99 : 3,095.34 = 1,445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.99/3,095.34 = 1,445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.99x = 3,095.34 × 1,445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.99x = 4,474,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,840.18/2,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.92

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