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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.18, 3,668.37 and 1,145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.18, 3,668.37 and 1,145.13 is: 1,717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.18 : 3,668.37 = 1,145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.18/3,668.37 = 1,145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.18x = 3,668.37 × 1,145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.18x = 4,200,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,760.54/2,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.98

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