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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.79, 3,669.47 and 1,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.79, 3,669.47 and 1,522 is: 2,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.79 : 3,669.47 = 1,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.79/3,669.47 = 1,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.79x = 3,669.47 × 1,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.79x = 5,584,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,933.34/2,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.49

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