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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,668.22 and 1,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,668.22 and 1,212.03 is: 1,818.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,668.22 = 1,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,668.22 = 1,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,668.22 × 1,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 4,445,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,992.69/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.18

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