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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.36, 4,004.24 and 1,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.36, 4,004.24 and 1,642.64 is: 2,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.36 : 4,004.24 = 1,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.36/4,004.24 = 1,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.36x = 4,004.24 × 1,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.36x = 6,577,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,524.79/2,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.05

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