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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.21, 3,555.18 and 1,632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.21, 3,555.18 and 1,632.69 is: 2,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.21 : 3,555.18 = 1,632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.21/3,555.18 = 1,632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.21x = 3,555.18 × 1,632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.21x = 5,804,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,506.83/2,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.85

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