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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.88, 3,538.66 and 1,632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.88, 3,538.66 and 1,632.54 is: 2,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.88 : 3,538.66 = 1,632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.88/3,538.66 = 1,632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.88x = 3,538.66 × 1,632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.88x = 5,777,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,004.00/2,357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.08

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