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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.56, 4,940.43 and 1,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.56, 4,940.43 and 1,445.28 is: 2,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.56 : 4,940.43 = 1,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.56/4,940.43 = 1,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.56x = 4,940.43 × 1,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.56x = 7,140,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,304.67/3,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.64

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