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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.29, 3,275.84 and 1,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.29, 3,275.84 and 1,629.06 is: 2,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.29 : 3,275.84 = 1,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.29/3,275.84 = 1,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.29x = 3,275.84 × 1,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.29x = 5,336,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,543.98/2,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.75

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