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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.81, 2,452.36 and 1,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.81, 2,452.36 and 1,399.07 is: 2,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.81 : 2,452.36 = 1,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.81/2,452.36 = 1,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.81x = 2,452.36 × 1,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.81x = 3,431,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,035.89/1,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.31

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