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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.03, 4,632.94 and 1,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.03, 4,632.94 and 1,445.14 is: 2,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.03 : 4,632.94 = 1,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.03/4,632.94 = 1,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.03x = 4,632.94 × 1,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.03x = 6,695,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,216.52/3,089.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.42

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