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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.94, 4,108.26 and 1,632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.94, 4,108.26 and 1,632.63 is: 2,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.94 : 4,108.26 = 1,632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.94/4,108.26 = 1,632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.94x = 4,108.26 × 1,632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.94x = 6,707,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,268.52/2,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.07

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