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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.82, 3,277.50 and 1,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.82, 3,277.50 and 1,631.88 is: 2,250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.82 : 3,277.50 = 1,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.82/3,277.50 = 1,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.82x = 3,277.50 × 1,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.82x = 5,348,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,486.70/2,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.27

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