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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.96, 3,487.47 and 1,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.96, 3,487.47 and 1,632.72 is: 2,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.96 : 3,487.47 = 1,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.96/3,487.47 = 1,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.96x = 3,487.47 × 1,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.96x = 5,694,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,058.54/2,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.09

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