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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.32, 4,005.54 and 1,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.32, 4,005.54 and 1,630.17 is: 2,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.32 : 4,005.54 = 1,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.32/4,005.54 = 1,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.32x = 4,005.54 × 1,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.32x = 6,529,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,711.14/2,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.55

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