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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.59, 3,294.54 and 1,641.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.59, 3,294.54 and 1,641.47 is: 2,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.59 : 3,294.54 = 1,641.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.59/3,294.54 = 1,641.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.59x = 3,294.54 × 1,641.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.59x = 5,407,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,872.10/2,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.90

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