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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.12, 3,280.24 and 1,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.12, 3,280.24 and 1,631.04 is: 2,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.12 : 3,280.24 = 1,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.12/3,280.24 = 1,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.12x = 3,280.24 × 1,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.12x = 5,350,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,202.65/2,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.60

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