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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.40, 3,364.80 and 1,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.40, 3,364.80 and 1,630.40 is: 2,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.40 : 3,364.80 = 1,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.40/3,364.80 = 1,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.40x = 3,364.80 × 1,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.40x = 5,485,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,969.92/2,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.20

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