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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.63, 4,194.69 and 1,642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.63, 4,194.69 and 1,642.38 is: 2,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.63 : 4,194.69 = 1,642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.63/4,194.69 = 1,642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.63x = 4,194.69 × 1,642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.63x = 6,889,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,274.96/3,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.48

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