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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.72, 3,555.24 and 1,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.72, 3,555.24 and 1,445.47 is: 2,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.72 : 3,555.24 = 1,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.72/3,555.24 = 1,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.72x = 3,555.24 × 1,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.72x = 5,138,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,996.58/2,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.86

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