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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.37, 3,369.32 and 1,658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.37, 3,369.32 and 1,658.05 is: 2,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.37 : 3,369.32 = 1,658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.37/3,369.32 = 1,658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.37x = 3,369.32 × 1,658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.37x = 5,586,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,475.89/2,445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.52

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