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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.71, 3,373.80 and 1,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.71, 3,373.80 and 1,606.28 is: 2,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.71 : 3,373.80 = 1,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.71/3,373.80 = 1,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.71x = 3,373.80 × 1,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.71x = 5,419,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,250.60/2,445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.82

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