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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.40, 3,269.70 and 1,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.40, 3,269.70 and 1,632.60 is: 2,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.40 : 3,269.70 = 1,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.40/3,269.70 = 1,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.40x = 3,269.70 × 1,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.40x = 5,338,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,112.22/2,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.86

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