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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.37, 3,554.61 and 1,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.37, 3,554.61 and 1,445.13 is: 2,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.37 : 3,554.61 = 1,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.37/3,554.61 = 1,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.37x = 3,554.61 × 1,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.37x = 5,136,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,873.55/2,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.29

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