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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.18, 3,242.32 and 1,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.18, 3,242.32 and 1,641.84 is: 2,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.18 : 3,242.32 = 1,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.18/3,242.32 = 1,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.18x = 3,242.32 × 1,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.18x = 5,323,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,370.67/2,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.09

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