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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.70, 3,095.85 and 1,457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.70, 3,095.85 and 1,457.38 is: 2,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.70 : 3,095.85 = 1,457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.70/3,095.85 = 1,457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.70x = 3,095.85 × 1,457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.70x = 4,511,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,829.87/2,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.99

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