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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.92, 3,340.56 and 1,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.92, 3,340.56 and 1,636.64 is: 2,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.92 : 3,340.56 = 1,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.92/3,340.56 = 1,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.92x = 3,340.56 × 1,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.92x = 5,467,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467,294.12/2,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.42

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