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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.65, 4,089.73 and 1,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.65, 4,089.73 and 1,632.76 is: 2,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.65 : 4,089.73 = 1,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.65/4,089.73 = 1,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.65x = 4,089.73 × 1,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.65x = 6,677,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,543.47/2,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.41

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