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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.95, 3,631.98 and 1,674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.95, 3,631.98 and 1,674.09 is: 2,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.95 : 3,631.98 = 1,674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.95/3,631.98 = 1,674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.95x = 3,631.98 × 1,674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.95x = 6,080,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,261.40/2,632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.30

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