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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.03, 3,374.10 and 1,382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.03, 3,374.10 and 1,382.78 is: 1,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.03 : 3,374.10 = 1,382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.03/3,374.10 = 1,382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.03x = 3,374.10 × 1,382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.03x = 4,665,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,638.00/2,445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.21

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