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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.35, 3,617.06 and 1,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.35, 3,617.06 and 1,632.76 is: 2,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.35 : 3,617.06 = 1,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.35/3,617.06 = 1,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.35x = 3,617.06 × 1,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.35x = 5,905,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,773.68/2,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.19

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