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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.22, 3,473.11 and 1,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.22, 3,473.11 and 1,629.24 is: 2,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.22 : 3,473.11 = 1,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.22/3,473.11 = 1,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.22x = 3,473.11 × 1,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.22x = 5,658,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,521.59/2,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.74

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