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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.57, 3,276.23 and 1,629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.57, 3,276.23 and 1,629.34 is: 2,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.57 : 3,276.23 = 1,629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.57/3,276.23 = 1,629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.57x = 3,276.23 × 1,629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.57x = 5,338,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,097.70/2,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.14

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