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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.40, 3,669.66 and 2,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.40, 3,669.66 and 2,283.40 is: 3,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.40 : 3,669.66 = 2,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.40/3,669.66 = 2,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.40x = 3,669.66 × 2,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.40x = 8,379,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,301.64/2,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.56

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