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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,003.74 and 1,642.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,003.74 and 1,642.29 is: 2,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,003.74 = 1,642.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,003.74 = 1,642.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,003.74 × 1,642.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 6,575,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,302.16/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.38

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