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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.42, 3,664.02 and 1,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.42, 3,664.02 and 1,577.91 is: 2,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.42 : 3,664.02 = 1,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.42/3,664.02 = 1,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.42x = 3,664.02 × 1,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.42x = 5,781,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,493.80/2,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.21

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