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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.47, 3,276.10 and 1,629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.47, 3,276.10 and 1,629.25 is: 2,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.47 : 3,276.10 = 1,629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.47/3,276.10 = 1,629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.47x = 3,276.10 × 1,629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.47x = 5,337,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,579.77/2,376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.01

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