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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.86, 3,375.38 and 1,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.86, 3,375.38 and 1,384.04 is: 1,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.86 : 3,375.38 = 1,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.86/3,375.38 = 1,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.86x = 3,375.38 × 1,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.86x = 4,671,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,660.94/2,445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.03

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