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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.08, 4,254.17 and 1,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.08, 4,254.17 and 1,445.49 is: 2,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.08 : 4,254.17 = 1,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.08/4,254.17 = 1,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.08x = 4,254.17 × 1,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.08x = 6,149,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,352.97/2,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.26

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