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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.99, 4,034.06 and 1,629.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.99, 4,034.06 and 1,629.59 is: 2,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.99 : 4,034.06 = 1,629.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.99/4,034.06 = 1,629.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.99x = 4,034.06 × 1,629.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.99x = 6,573,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,863.84/2,922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.02

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