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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.78, 3,228.53 and 1,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.78, 3,228.53 and 1,632.66 is: 2,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.78 : 3,228.53 = 1,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.78/3,228.53 = 1,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.78x = 3,228.53 × 1,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.78x = 5,271,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,083.63/2,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.85

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