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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.96, 4,244.40 and 1,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.96, 4,244.40 and 1,460 is: 2,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.96 : 4,244.40 = 1,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.96/4,244.40 = 1,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.96x = 4,244.40 × 1,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.96x = 6,196,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,824.00/2,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.50

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