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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.24, 3,552.12 and 1,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.24, 3,552.12 and 1,629.04 is: 2,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.24 : 3,552.12 = 1,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.24/3,552.12 = 1,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.24x = 3,552.12 × 1,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.24x = 5,786,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,545.56/2,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.30

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