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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.48, 3,372.30 and 2,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.48, 3,372.30 and 2,001.96 is: 2,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.48 : 3,372.30 = 2,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.48/3,372.30 = 2,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.48x = 3,372.30 × 2,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.48x = 6,751,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,209.71/2,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.69

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