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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.97, 3,077.67 and 1,632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.97, 3,077.67 and 1,632.53 is: 2,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.97 : 3,077.67 = 1,632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.97/3,077.67 = 1,632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.97x = 3,077.67 × 1,632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.97x = 5,024,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,388.61/2,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.11

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