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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.28, 3,669.73 and 1,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.28, 3,669.73 and 1,522.20 is: 2,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.28 : 3,669.73 = 1,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.28/3,669.73 = 1,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.28x = 3,669.73 × 1,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.28x = 5,586,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,063.01/2,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.43

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