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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.55, 3,377.33 and 1,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.55, 3,377.33 and 1,632.35 is: 2,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.55 : 3,377.33 = 1,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.55/3,377.33 = 1,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.55x = 3,377.33 × 1,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.55x = 5,512,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,976.46/2,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.53

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