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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.32, 2,916.18 and 1,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.32, 2,916.18 and 1,672.32 is: 2,307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.32 : 2,916.18 = 1,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.32/2,916.18 = 1,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.32x = 2,916.18 × 1,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.32x = 4,876,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,786.14/2,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.64

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