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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.04, 3,202.56 and 1,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.04, 3,202.56 and 1,672.32 is: 2,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.04 : 3,202.56 = 1,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.04/3,202.56 = 1,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.04x = 3,202.56 × 1,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.04x = 5,355,705.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,705.14/2,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.48

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