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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.34, 3,796.12 and 1,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.34, 3,796.12 and 1,632.52 is: 2,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.34 : 3,796.12 = 1,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.34/3,796.12 = 1,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.34x = 3,796.12 × 1,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.34x = 6,197,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,241.82/2,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.44

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