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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.96, 3,662.46 and 1,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.96, 3,662.46 and 1,913.52 is: 2,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.96 : 3,662.46 = 1,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.96/3,662.46 = 1,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.96x = 3,662.46 × 1,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.96x = 7,008,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,190.46/2,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.21

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