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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.08, 4,253.23 and 1,448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.08, 4,253.23 and 1,448.49 is: 2,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.08 : 4,253.23 = 1,448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.08/4,253.23 = 1,448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.08x = 4,253.23 × 1,448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.08x = 6,160,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,757.50/2,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.75

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