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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.44, 2,252.22 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.44, 2,252.22 and 924.21 is: 1,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.44 : 2,252.22 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.44/2,252.22 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.44x = 2,252.22 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.44x = 2,081,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,512.33/1,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.10

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