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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.96, 3,347.71 and 1,632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.96, 3,347.71 and 1,632.45 is: 2,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.96 : 3,347.71 = 1,632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.96/3,347.71 = 1,632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.96x = 3,347.71 × 1,632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.96x = 5,464,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,969.19/2,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.64

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