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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.91, 3,633.36 and 1,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.91, 3,633.36 and 1,437.89 is: 1,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.91 : 3,633.36 = 1,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.91/3,633.36 = 1,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.91x = 3,633.36 × 1,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.91x = 5,224,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,372.01/2,632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.26

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