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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.44, 3,364.92 and 1,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.44, 3,364.92 and 1,627.68 is: 2,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.44 : 3,364.92 = 1,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.44/3,364.92 = 1,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.44x = 3,364.92 × 1,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.44x = 5,477,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,012.99/2,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.17

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