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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.45, 3,330.68 and 1,851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.45, 3,330.68 and 1,851.85 is: 2,556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.45 : 3,330.68 = 1,851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.45/3,330.68 = 1,851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.45x = 3,330.68 × 1,851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.45x = 6,167,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,919.76/2,412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.70

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