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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,377.28 and 1,657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,377.28 and 1,657.98 is: 2,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,377.28 = 1,657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,377.28 = 1,657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,377.28 × 1,657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 5,599,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,462.69/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.89

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