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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.96, 3,349.04 and 1,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.96, 3,349.04 and 1,644.11 is: 2,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.96 : 3,349.04 = 1,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.96/3,349.04 = 1,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.96x = 3,349.04 × 1,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.96x = 5,506,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,177.75/2,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.69

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