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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.14, 2,996.94 and 1,632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.14, 2,996.94 and 1,632.64 is: 2,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.14 : 2,996.94 = 1,632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.14/2,996.94 = 1,632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.14x = 2,996.94 × 1,632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.14x = 4,892,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,924.12/2,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.55

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