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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.32, 3,280.64 and 1,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.32, 3,280.64 and 1,630.72 is: 2,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.32 : 3,280.64 = 1,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.32/3,280.64 = 1,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.32x = 3,280.64 × 1,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.32x = 5,349,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,805.26/2,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.30

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