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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,674.33 and 2,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,674.33 and 2,285.33 is: 3,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,674.33 = 2,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,674.33 = 2,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,674.33 × 2,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 8,397,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,026.78/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.95

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