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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.32, 3,948.39 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.32, 3,948.39 and 1,246.32 is: 1,869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.32 : 3,948.39 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.32/3,948.39 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.32x = 3,948.39 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.32x = 4,920,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,957.42/2,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.44

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