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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,003.68 and 1,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,003.68 and 1,642.28 is: 2,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,003.68 = 1,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,003.68 = 1,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,003.68 × 1,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 6,575,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,143.57/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.32

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