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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.35, 3,373.70 and 1,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.35, 3,373.70 and 1,606.50 is: 2,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.35 : 3,373.70 = 1,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.35/3,373.70 = 1,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.35x = 3,373.70 × 1,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.35x = 5,419,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,841.02/2,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.39

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