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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.59, 2,458.08 and 1,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.59, 2,458.08 and 1,346.52 is: 2,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.59 : 2,458.08 = 1,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.59/2,458.08 = 1,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.59x = 2,458.08 × 1,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.59x = 3,309,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,853.88/1,642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.02

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