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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.35, 4,108.52 and 1,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.35, 4,108.52 and 1,632.74 is: 2,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.35 : 4,108.52 = 1,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.35/4,108.52 = 1,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.35x = 4,108.52 × 1,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.35x = 6,708,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,128.48/2,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.06

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