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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.38, 3,718.28 and 1,632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.38, 3,718.28 and 1,632.17 is: 2,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.38 : 3,718.28 = 1,632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.38/3,718.28 = 1,632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.38x = 3,718.28 × 1,632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.38x = 6,068,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,878.44/2,694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.43

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