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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.23, 3,556.41 and 1,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.23, 3,556.41 and 1,632.08 is: 2,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.23 : 3,556.41 = 1,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.23/3,556.41 = 1,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.23x = 3,556.41 × 1,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.23x = 5,804,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,348.40/2,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.76

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