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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.44, 4,159.08 and 1,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.44, 4,159.08 and 1,457.92 is: 2,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.44 : 4,159.08 = 1,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.44/4,159.08 = 1,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.44x = 4,159.08 × 1,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.44x = 6,063,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,605.91/2,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.52

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