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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.26, 4,365.06 and 1,448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.26, 4,365.06 and 1,448.14 is: 2,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.26 : 4,365.06 = 1,448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.26/4,365.06 = 1,448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.26x = 4,365.06 × 1,448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.26x = 6,321,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,217.99/2,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.55

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