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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.02, 3,347.80 and 1,632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.02, 3,347.80 and 1,632.51 is: 2,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.02 : 3,347.80 = 1,632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.02/3,347.80 = 1,632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.02x = 3,347.80 × 1,632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.02x = 5,465,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,312.90/2,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.72

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