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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.94, 3,356.91 and 1,647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.94, 3,356.91 and 1,647.42 is: 2,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.94 : 3,356.91 = 1,647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.94/3,356.91 = 1,647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.94x = 3,356.91 × 1,647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.94x = 5,530,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,240.67/2,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.07

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