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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.15, 2,447.67 and 974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.15, 2,447.67 and 974.25 is: 1,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.15 : 2,447.67 = 974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.15/2,447.67 = 974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.15x = 2,447.67 × 974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.15x = 2,384,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,642.50/1,632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.04

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