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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.23, 3,294.68 and 1,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.23, 3,294.68 and 1,644.30 is: 2,267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.23 : 3,294.68 = 1,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.23/3,294.68 = 1,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.23x = 3,294.68 × 1,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.23x = 5,417,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,434.10/2,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.44

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