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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.08, 3,961.68 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.08, 3,961.68 and 2,314.56 is: 3,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.08 : 3,961.68 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.08/3,961.68 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.08x = 3,961.68 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.08x = 9,169,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,546.06/2,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.76

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