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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.40, 3,948.60 and 2,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.40, 3,948.60 and 2,363.60 is: 3,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.40 : 3,948.60 = 2,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.40/3,948.60 = 2,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.40x = 3,948.60 × 2,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.40x = 9,332,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,910.96/2,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.40

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