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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.32, 3,377.30 and 1,658.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.32, 3,377.30 and 1,658.00 is: 2,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.32 : 3,377.30 = 1,658.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.32/3,377.30 = 1,658.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.32x = 3,377.30 × 1,658.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.32x = 5,599,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,538.22/2,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.90

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