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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.58, 3,641.94 and 1,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.58, 3,641.94 and 1,334.46 is: 2,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.58 : 3,641.94 = 1,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.58/3,641.94 = 1,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.58x = 3,641.94 × 1,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.58x = 4,860,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,023.25/2,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.36

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