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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.84, 3,632.10 and 1,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.84, 3,632.10 and 1,453.20 is: 2,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.84 : 3,632.10 = 1,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.84/3,632.10 = 1,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.84x = 3,632.10 × 1,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.84x = 5,278,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,167.72/2,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.50

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