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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.96, 3,643.76 and 1,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.96, 3,643.76 and 1,113.32 is: 1,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.96 : 3,643.76 = 1,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.96/3,643.76 = 1,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.96x = 3,643.76 × 1,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.96x = 4,056,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,647.10/2,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.43

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