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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.90, 4,250.61 and 1,445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.90, 4,250.61 and 1,445.51 is: 2,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.90 : 4,250.61 = 1,445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.90/4,250.61 = 1,445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.90x = 4,250.61 × 1,445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.90x = 6,144,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,278.01/2,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.90

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