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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.88, 2,769.53 and 1,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.88, 2,769.53 and 1,632.29 is: 2,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.88 : 2,769.53 = 1,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.88/2,769.53 = 1,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.88x = 2,769.53 × 1,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.88x = 4,520,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,654.11/2,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.71

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