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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.05, 3,403.42 and 1,448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.05, 3,403.42 and 1,448.69 is: 2,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.05 : 3,403.42 = 1,448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.05/3,403.42 = 1,448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.05x = 3,403.42 × 1,448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.05x = 4,930,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,479.88/2,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.06

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