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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.24, 3,237.28 and 1,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.24, 3,237.28 and 1,671 is: 2,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.24 : 3,237.28 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.24/3,237.28 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.24x = 3,237.28 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.24x = 5,409,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,494.88/2,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.12

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