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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.24, 4,506.72 and 1,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.24, 4,506.72 and 1,445.84 is: 2,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.24 : 4,506.72 = 1,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.24/4,506.72 = 1,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.24x = 4,506.72 × 1,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.24x = 6,515,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,996.04/3,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.21

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