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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.34, 3,366.89 and 1,629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.34, 3,366.89 and 1,629.51 is: 2,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.34 : 3,366.89 = 1,629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.34/3,366.89 = 1,629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.34x = 3,366.89 × 1,629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.34x = 5,486,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,385.00/2,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.28

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