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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.90, 3,666.69 and 1,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.90, 3,666.69 and 1,147.02 is: 1,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.90 : 3,666.69 = 1,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.90/3,666.69 = 1,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.90x = 3,666.69 × 1,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.90x = 4,205,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,766.76/2,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.52

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