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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.14, 3,092.40 and 1,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.14, 3,092.40 and 1,456.44 is: 2,008.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.14 : 3,092.40 = 1,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.14/3,092.40 = 1,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.14x = 3,092.40 × 1,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.14x = 4,503,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,895.06/2,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.75

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