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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.82, 3,651.61 and 2,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.82, 3,651.61 and 2,238.46 is: 3,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.82 : 3,651.61 = 2,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.82/3,651.61 = 2,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.82x = 3,651.61 × 2,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.82x = 8,173,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,971.73/2,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.02

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