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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.00, 4,412.54 and 1,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.00, 4,412.54 and 1,462.25 is: 2,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.00 : 4,412.54 = 1,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.00/4,412.54 = 1,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.00x = 4,412.54 × 1,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.00x = 6,452,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,251.30/2,945.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.92

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