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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.24, 2,838.90 and 1,641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.24, 2,838.90 and 1,641.01 is: 2,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.24 : 2,838.90 = 1,641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.24/2,838.90 = 1,641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.24x = 2,838.90 × 1,641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.24x = 4,658,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,663.29/2,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.32

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