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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.01, 3,370.59 and 1,745.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.01, 3,370.59 and 1,745.17 is: 2,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.01 : 3,370.59 = 1,745.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.01/3,370.59 = 1,745.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.01x = 3,370.59 × 1,745.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.01x = 5,882,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,244.12/2,445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.82

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