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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.91, 3,682.59 and 2,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.91, 3,682.59 and 2,155.22 is: 3,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.91 : 3,682.59 = 2,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.91/3,682.59 = 2,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.91x = 3,682.59 × 2,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.91x = 7,936,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,790.17/2,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.92

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