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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.36, 2,252.46 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.36, 2,252.46 and 924.28 is: 1,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.36 : 2,252.46 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.36/2,252.46 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.36x = 2,252.46 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.36x = 2,081,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,903.73/1,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.39

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