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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.69, 3,367.89 and 1,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.69, 3,367.89 and 1,445.82 is: 1,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.69 : 3,367.89 = 1,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.69/3,367.89 = 1,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.69x = 3,367.89 × 1,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.69x = 4,869,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,362.72/2,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.89

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