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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.08, 3,658.30 and 2,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.08, 3,658.30 and 2,150.24 is: 3,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.08 : 3,658.30 = 2,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.08/3,658.30 = 2,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.08x = 3,658.30 × 2,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.08x = 7,866,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,222.99/2,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.16

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