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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.83, 3,374.36 and 1,606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.83, 3,374.36 and 1,606.98 is: 2,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.83 : 3,374.36 = 1,606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.83/3,374.36 = 1,606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.83x = 3,374.36 × 1,606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.83x = 5,422,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,529.03/2,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.05

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