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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.72, 3,302.28 and 1,448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.72, 3,302.28 and 1,448.55 is: 1,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.72 : 3,302.28 = 1,448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.72/3,302.28 = 1,448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.72x = 3,302.28 × 1,448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.72x = 4,783,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,517.69/2,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.20

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