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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.64, 3,297.84 and 1,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.64, 3,297.84 and 1,642.36 is: 2,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.64 : 3,297.84 = 1,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.64/3,297.84 = 1,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.64x = 3,297.84 × 1,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.64x = 5,416,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416,240.50/2,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.50

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