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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.57, 3,280.49 and 1,632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.57, 3,280.49 and 1,632.99 is: 2,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.57 : 3,280.49 = 1,632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.57/3,280.49 = 1,632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.57x = 3,280.49 × 1,632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.57x = 5,357,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,007.37/2,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.09

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