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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.54, 4,450.55 and 2,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.54, 4,450.55 and 2,144.48 is: 3,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.54 : 4,450.55 = 2,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.54/4,450.55 = 2,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.54x = 4,450.55 × 2,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.54x = 9,544,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,082.49/2,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.52

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