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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.39, 4,002.62 and 1,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.39, 4,002.62 and 1,641.56 is: 2,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.39 : 4,002.62 = 1,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.39/4,002.62 = 1,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.39x = 4,002.62 × 1,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.39x = 6,570,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,512.67/2,900.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.39

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