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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.06, 3,928.32 and 1,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.06, 3,928.32 and 1,642.20 is: 2,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.06 : 3,928.32 = 1,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.06/3,928.32 = 1,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.06x = 3,928.32 × 1,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.06x = 6,451,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,087.10/2,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.13

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