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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.44, 3,152.34 and 1,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.44, 3,152.34 and 1,641.72 is: 2,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.44 : 3,152.34 = 1,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.44/3,152.34 = 1,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.44x = 3,152.34 × 1,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.44x = 5,175,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,259.62/2,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.21

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