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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.34, 3,554.81 and 1,641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.34, 3,554.81 and 1,641.78 is: 2,457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.34 : 3,554.81 = 1,641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.34/3,554.81 = 1,641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.34x = 3,554.81 × 1,641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.34x = 5,836,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,215.96/2,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.00

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