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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.88, 3,226.48 and 1,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.88, 3,226.48 and 1,632.20 is: 2,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.88 : 3,226.48 = 1,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.88/3,226.48 = 1,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.88x = 3,226.48 × 1,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.88x = 5,266,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,267.77/2,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.62

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