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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.62, 3,376.52 and 1,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.62, 3,376.52 and 1,607.82 is: 2,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.62 : 3,376.52 = 1,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.62/3,376.52 = 1,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.62x = 3,376.52 × 1,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.62x = 5,428,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,836.39/2,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.82

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