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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.36, 3,371.08 and 2,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.36, 3,371.08 and 2,051.76 is: 2,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.36 : 3,371.08 = 2,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.36/3,371.08 = 2,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.36x = 3,371.08 × 2,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.36x = 6,916,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,647.10/2,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.48

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