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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.61, 3,374.89 and 1,326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.61, 3,374.89 and 1,326.53 is: 1,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.61 : 3,374.89 = 1,326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.61/3,374.89 = 1,326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.61x = 3,374.89 × 1,326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.61x = 4,476,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,892.83/2,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.58

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