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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.80, 3,671.40 and 1,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.80, 3,671.40 and 1,900.40 is: 2,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.80 : 3,671.40 = 1,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.80/3,671.40 = 1,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.80x = 3,671.40 × 1,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.80x = 6,977,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977,128.56/2,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.70

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