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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.58, 3,668.27 and 1,757.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.58, 3,668.27 and 1,757.99 is: 2,636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.58 : 3,668.27 = 1,757.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.58/3,668.27 = 1,757.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.58x = 3,668.27 × 1,757.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.58x = 6,448,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,781.98/2,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.91

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