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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.49, 3,644.26 and 1,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.49, 3,644.26 and 1,041.66 is: 1,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.49 : 3,644.26 = 1,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.49/3,644.26 = 1,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.49x = 3,644.26 × 1,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.49x = 3,796,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,077.27/2,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.50

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