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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.88, 3,225.11 and 1,629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.88, 3,225.11 and 1,629.75 is: 2,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.88 : 3,225.11 = 1,629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.88/3,225.11 = 1,629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.88x = 3,225.11 × 1,629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.88x = 5,256,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,114.87/2,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.20

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