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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.92, 3,658.90 and 1,620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.92, 3,658.90 and 1,620.56 is: 2,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.92 : 3,658.90 = 1,620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.92/3,658.90 = 1,620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.92x = 3,658.90 × 1,620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.92x = 5,929,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,466.98/2,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.21

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