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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.53, 3,335.98 and 1,632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.53, 3,335.98 and 1,632.64 is: 2,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.53 : 3,335.98 = 1,632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.53/3,335.98 = 1,632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.53x = 3,335.98 × 1,632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.53x = 5,446,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,454.39/2,417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.90

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