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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.54, 3,666.65 and 1,178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.54, 3,666.65 and 1,178.43 is: 1,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.54 : 3,666.65 = 1,178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.54/3,666.65 = 1,178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.54x = 3,666.65 × 1,178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.54x = 4,320,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,884.47/2,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.84

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