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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.54, 4,415.92 and 1,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.54, 4,415.92 and 1,629.24 is: 2,442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.54 : 4,415.92 = 1,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.54/4,415.92 = 1,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.54x = 4,415.92 × 1,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.54x = 7,194,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,585.35/2,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.54

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