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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.44, 3,239.62 and 1,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.44, 3,239.62 and 1,629.96 is: 2,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.44 : 3,239.62 = 1,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.44/3,239.62 = 1,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.44x = 3,239.62 × 1,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.44x = 5,280,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,451.02/2,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.41

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