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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.32, 4,352.52 and 1,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.32, 4,352.52 and 1,442.76 is: 2,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.32 : 4,352.52 = 1,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.32/4,352.52 = 1,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.32x = 4,352.52 × 1,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.32x = 6,279,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,641.76/2,905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.43

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