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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.59, 3,632.32 and 1,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.59, 3,632.32 and 1,783.41 is: 2,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.59 : 3,632.32 = 1,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.59/3,632.32 = 1,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.59x = 3,632.32 × 1,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.59x = 6,477,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477,915.81/2,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.66

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