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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.38, 5,042.39 and 1,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.38, 5,042.39 and 1,629 is: 2,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.38 : 5,042.39 = 1,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.38/5,042.39 = 1,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.38x = 5,042.39 × 1,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.38x = 8,214,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214,045.17/3,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.38

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