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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.75, 4,534.47 and 1,442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.75, 4,534.47 and 1,442.19 is: 2,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.75 : 4,534.47 = 1,442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.75/4,534.47 = 1,442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.75x = 4,534.47 × 1,442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.75x = 6,539,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,546.33/3,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.73

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