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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.63, 3,646.05 and 1,334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.63, 3,646.05 and 1,334.75 is: 2,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.63 : 3,646.05 = 1,334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.63/3,646.05 = 1,334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.63x = 3,646.05 × 1,334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.63x = 4,866,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,558.56/2,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.01

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