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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.25, 3,063.36 and 1,632.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.25, 3,063.36 and 1,632.18 is: 2,448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.25 : 3,063.36 = 1,632.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.25/3,063.36 = 1,632.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.25x = 3,063.36 × 1,632.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.25x = 4,999,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,954.92/2,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.26

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