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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.24, 3,149.31 and 1,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.24, 3,149.31 and 1,445.01 is: 1,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.24 : 3,149.31 = 1,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.24/3,149.31 = 1,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.24x = 3,149.31 × 1,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.24x = 4,550,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,784.44/2,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.13

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