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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.07, 4,247.98 and 1,445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.07, 4,247.98 and 1,445.37 is: 2,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.07 : 4,247.98 = 1,445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.07/4,247.98 = 1,445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.07x = 4,247.98 × 1,445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.07x = 6,139,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,902.85/2,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.99

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