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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.34, 4,004.40 and 1,642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.34, 4,004.40 and 1,642.38 is: 2,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.34 : 4,004.40 = 1,642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.34/4,004.40 = 1,642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.34x = 4,004.40 × 1,642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.34x = 6,576,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,746.47/2,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.80

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