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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.61, 4,245.26 and 1,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.61, 4,245.26 and 1,442.97 is: 2,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.61 : 4,245.26 = 1,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.61/4,245.26 = 1,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.61x = 4,245.26 × 1,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.61x = 6,125,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,775.61/2,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.65

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