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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.32, 3,551.06 and 1,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.32, 3,551.06 and 1,644.32 is: 2,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.32 : 3,551.06 = 1,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.32/3,551.06 = 1,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.32x = 3,551.06 × 1,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.32x = 5,839,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,078.98/2,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.30

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