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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.26, 3,645.92 and 1,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.26, 3,645.92 and 1,805.16 is: 2,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.26 : 3,645.92 = 1,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.26/3,645.92 = 1,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.26x = 3,645.92 × 1,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.26x = 6,581,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,468.95/2,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.25

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