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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.82, 2,441.06 and 1,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.82, 2,441.06 and 1,575.14 is: 2,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.82 : 2,441.06 = 1,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.82/2,441.06 = 1,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.82x = 2,441.06 × 1,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.82x = 3,845,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,011.25/1,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.16

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