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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.19, 3,372.06 and 1,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.19, 3,372.06 and 1,606.62 is: 2,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.19 : 3,372.06 = 1,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.19/3,372.06 = 1,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.19x = 3,372.06 × 1,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.19x = 5,417,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,619.04/2,445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.62

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