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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.08, 4,270.28 and 1,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.08, 4,270.28 and 1,459.44 is: 2,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.08 : 4,270.28 = 1,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.08/4,270.28 = 1,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.08x = 4,270.28 × 1,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.08x = 6,232,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,217.44/2,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.52

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