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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.02, 3,373.35 and 1,658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.02, 3,373.35 and 1,658.78 is: 2,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.02 : 3,373.35 = 1,658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.02/3,373.35 = 1,658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.02x = 3,373.35 × 1,658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.02x = 5,595,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,645.51/2,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.59

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