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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.12, 3,370.32 and 2,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.12, 3,370.32 and 2,002.24 is: 2,759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.12 : 3,370.32 = 2,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.12/3,370.32 = 2,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.12x = 3,370.32 × 2,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.12x = 6,748,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,189.52/2,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.86

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