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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.67, 3,273.72 and 1,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.67, 3,273.72 and 1,632.22 is: 2,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.67 : 3,273.72 = 1,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.67/3,273.72 = 1,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.67x = 3,273.72 × 1,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.67x = 5,343,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,431.26/2,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.24

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