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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.15, 3,542.97 and 1,630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.15, 3,542.97 and 1,630.64 is: 2,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.15 : 3,542.97 = 1,630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.15/3,542.97 = 1,630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.15x = 3,542.97 × 1,630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.15x = 5,777,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,308.60/2,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.75

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