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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.68, 3,337.98 and 1,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.68, 3,337.98 and 1,632.44 is: 2,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.68 : 3,337.98 = 1,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.68/3,337.98 = 1,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.68x = 3,337.98 × 1,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.68x = 5,449,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,054.29/2,418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.90

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