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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.31, 4,107.24 and 1,631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.31, 4,107.24 and 1,631.92 is: 2,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.31 : 4,107.24 = 1,631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.31/4,107.24 = 1,631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.31x = 4,107.24 × 1,631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.31x = 6,702,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,687.10/2,976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.01

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