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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.08, 3,362.58 and 1,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.08, 3,362.58 and 1,632.96 is: 2,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.08 : 3,362.58 = 1,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.08/3,362.58 = 1,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.08x = 3,362.58 × 1,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.08x = 5,490,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,958.64/2,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.05

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