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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,373.54 and 1,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,373.54 and 1,606.40 is: 2,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,373.54 = 1,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,373.54 = 1,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,373.54 × 1,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 5,419,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,237.79/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.24

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