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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.38, 3,406.92 and 1,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.38, 3,406.92 and 1,631.44 is: 2,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.38 : 3,406.92 = 1,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.38/3,406.92 = 1,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.38x = 3,406.92 × 1,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.38x = 5,558,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,185.56/2,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.68

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