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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.92, 4,266.02 and 1,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.92, 4,266.02 and 1,458.92 is: 2,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.92 : 4,266.02 = 1,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.92/4,266.02 = 1,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.92x = 4,266.02 × 1,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.92x = 6,223,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,781.90/2,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.68

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