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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,373.63 and 1,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,373.63 and 1,606.46 is: 2,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,373.63 = 1,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,373.63 = 1,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,373.63 × 1,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 5,419,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,593.62/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.33

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