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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.56, 3,334.09 and 1,632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.56, 3,334.09 and 1,632.67 is: 2,251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.56 : 3,334.09 = 1,632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.56/3,334.09 = 1,632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.56x = 3,334.09 × 1,632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.56x = 5,443,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,468.72/2,417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.64

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