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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.80, 3,692.40 and 2,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.80, 3,692.40 and 2,632.80 is: 3,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.80 : 3,692.40 = 2,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.80/3,692.40 = 2,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.80x = 3,692.40 × 2,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.80x = 9,721,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,350.72/2,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.40

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