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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.26, 3,658.95 and 1,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.26, 3,658.95 and 1,145.10 is: 1,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.26 : 3,658.95 = 1,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.26/3,658.95 = 1,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.26x = 3,658.95 × 1,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.26x = 4,189,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,863.65/2,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.87

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