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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.58, 4,671.55 and 1,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.58, 4,671.55 and 1,632.83 is: 2,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.58 : 4,671.55 = 1,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.58/4,671.55 = 1,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.58x = 4,671.55 × 1,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.58x = 7,627,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,846.99/3,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.65

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