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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.72, 3,666.15 and 1,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.72, 3,666.15 and 1,348.98 is: 2,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.72 : 3,666.15 = 1,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.72/3,666.15 = 1,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.72x = 3,666.15 × 1,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.72x = 4,945,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,563.03/2,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.13

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