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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.14, 3,093.78 and 1,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.14, 3,093.78 and 1,457.44 is: 2,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.14 : 3,093.78 = 1,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.14/3,093.78 = 1,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.14x = 3,093.78 × 1,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.14x = 4,508,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,998.72/2,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.13

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