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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.69, 3,361.55 and 1,629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.69, 3,361.55 and 1,629.07 is: 2,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.69 : 3,361.55 = 1,629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.69/3,361.55 = 1,629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.69x = 3,361.55 × 1,629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.69x = 5,476,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,200.26/2,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.80

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