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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.92, 3,342.72 and 1,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.92, 3,342.72 and 1,629.04 is: 2,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.92 : 3,342.72 = 1,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.92/3,342.72 = 1,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.92x = 3,342.72 × 1,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.92x = 5,445,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,424.59/2,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.54

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