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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.13, 3,472.95 and 1,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.13, 3,472.95 and 1,629.16 is: 2,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.13 : 3,472.95 = 1,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.13/3,472.95 = 1,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.13x = 3,472.95 × 1,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.13x = 5,657,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,991.22/2,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.60

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