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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.25, 3,108.47 and 1,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.25, 3,108.47 and 1,632.33 is: 2,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.25 : 3,108.47 = 1,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.25/3,108.47 = 1,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.25x = 3,108.47 × 1,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.25x = 5,074,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,040.67/2,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.88

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