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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.15, 2,252.82 and 969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.15, 2,252.82 and 969.38 is: 1,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.15 : 2,252.82 = 969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.15/2,252.82 = 969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.15x = 2,252.82 × 969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.15x = 2,183,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,827.39/1,632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.01

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