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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.77, 4,528.44 and 1,632.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.77, 4,528.44 and 1,632.11 is: 2,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.77 : 4,528.44 = 1,632.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.77/4,528.44 = 1,632.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.77x = 4,528.44 × 1,632.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.77x = 7,390,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,923.53/3,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.89

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