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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.03, 3,335.30 and 1,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.03, 3,335.30 and 1,632.14 is: 2,252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.03 : 3,335.30 = 1,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.03/3,335.30 = 1,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.03x = 3,335.30 × 1,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.03x = 5,443,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,668.38/2,417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.21

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