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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.87, 3,372.62 and 1,817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.87, 3,372.62 and 1,817.56 is: 2,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.87 : 3,372.62 = 1,817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.87/3,372.62 = 1,817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.87x = 3,372.62 × 1,817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.87x = 6,129,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,939.21/2,445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.25

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