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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.84, 3,366.72 and 1,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.84, 3,366.72 and 1,445.20 is: 1,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.84 : 3,366.72 = 1,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.84/3,366.72 = 1,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.84x = 3,366.72 × 1,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.84x = 4,865,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,583.74/2,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.22

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