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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.16, 3,348.36 and 1,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.16, 3,348.36 and 1,641.84 is: 2,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.16 : 3,348.36 = 1,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.16/3,348.36 = 1,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.16x = 3,348.36 × 1,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.16x = 5,497,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,471.38/2,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.12

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