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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.12, 3,666.88 and 1,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.12, 3,666.88 and 1,145.76 is: 1,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.12 : 3,666.88 = 1,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.12/3,666.88 = 1,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.12x = 3,666.88 × 1,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.12x = 4,201,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,364.43/2,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.27

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