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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.44, 4,268.16 and 1,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.44, 4,268.16 and 1,459.20 is: 2,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.44 : 4,268.16 = 1,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.44/4,268.16 = 1,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.44x = 4,268.16 × 1,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.44x = 6,228,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,099.07/2,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.80

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