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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.14, 3,632.35 and 1,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.14, 3,632.35 and 1,437.12 is: 1,983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.14 : 3,632.35 = 1,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.14/3,632.35 = 1,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.14x = 3,632.35 × 1,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.14x = 5,220,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,122.83/2,632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.22

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