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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.60, 4,080.30 and 1,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.60, 4,080.30 and 1,629.40 is: 2,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.60 : 4,080.30 = 1,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.60/4,080.30 = 1,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.60x = 4,080.30 × 1,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.60x = 6,648,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,440.82/2,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.26

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