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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.41, 3,632.67 and 1,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.41, 3,632.67 and 1,437.39 is: 1,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.41 : 3,632.67 = 1,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.41/3,632.67 = 1,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.41x = 3,632.67 × 1,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.41x = 5,221,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,563.53/2,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.57

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