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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.75, 4,005.48 and 1,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.75, 4,005.48 and 1,633.12 is: 2,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.75 : 4,005.48 = 1,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.75/4,005.48 = 1,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.75x = 4,005.48 × 1,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.75x = 6,541,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,425.61/2,672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.45

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