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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,376.13 and 1,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,376.13 and 1,738.71 is: 2,400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,376.13 = 1,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,376.13 = 1,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,376.13 × 1,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 5,870,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870,102.30/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.57

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