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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.16, 4,005.24 and 1,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.16, 4,005.24 and 1,642 is: 2,463

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.16 : 4,005.24 = 1,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.16/4,005.24 = 1,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.16x = 4,005.24 × 1,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.16x = 6,576,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,604.08/2,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463

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