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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,558.25 and 1,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,558.25 and 1,632.40 is: 2,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,558.25 = 1,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,558.25 = 1,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,558.25 × 1,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 5,808,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,480.44/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.47

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