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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.82, 3,660.32 and 1,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.82, 3,660.32 and 1,900.49 is: 2,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.82 : 3,660.32 = 1,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.82/3,660.32 = 1,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.82x = 3,660.32 × 1,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.82x = 6,956,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,388.01/2,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.20

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