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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390, 3,295.98 and 1,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390, 3,295.98 and 1,642.64 is: 2,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390 : 3,295.98 = 1,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390/3,295.98 = 1,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390x = 3,295.98 × 1,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390x = 5,414,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,108.59/2,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.32

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