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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.35, 3,670.43 and 1,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.35, 3,670.43 and 1,214.15 is: 1,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.35 : 3,670.43 = 1,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.35/3,670.43 = 1,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.35x = 3,670.43 × 1,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.35x = 4,456,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,446.51/2,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.42

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