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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.71, 3,110.36 and 1,629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.71, 3,110.36 and 1,629.23 is: 2,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.71 : 3,110.36 = 1,629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.71/3,110.36 = 1,629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.71x = 3,110.36 × 1,629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.71x = 5,067,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,491.45/2,259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.55

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