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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.68, 3,008.28 and 1,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.68, 3,008.28 and 1,642.64 is: 2,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.68 : 3,008.28 = 1,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.68/3,008.28 = 1,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.68x = 3,008.28 × 1,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.68x = 4,941,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,521.06/2,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.31

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