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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.06, 2,441.99 and 971.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.06, 2,441.99 and 971.53 is: 1,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.06 : 2,441.99 = 971.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.06/2,441.99 = 971.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.06x = 2,441.99 × 971.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.06x = 2,372,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,466.54/1,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.66

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