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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.94, 4,275.54 and 1,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.94, 4,275.54 and 1,445.16 is: 2,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.94 : 4,275.54 = 1,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.94/4,275.54 = 1,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.94x = 4,275.54 × 1,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.94x = 6,178,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,178,839.39/2,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.06

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