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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445, 3,659 and 2,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445, 3,659 and 2,001.12 is: 2,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445 : 3,659 = 2,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445/3,659 = 2,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445x = 3,659 × 2,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445x = 7,322,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322,098.08/2,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.72

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