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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.16, 3,662.43 and 1,505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.16, 3,662.43 and 1,505.24 is: 2,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.16 : 3,662.43 = 1,505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.16/3,662.43 = 1,505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.16x = 3,662.43 × 1,505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.16x = 5,512,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,836.13/2,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.59

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