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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.07, 3,217.97 and 1,626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.07, 3,217.97 and 1,626.67 is: 2,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.07 : 3,217.97 = 1,626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.07/3,217.97 = 1,626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.07x = 3,217.97 × 1,626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.07x = 5,234,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,557.20/2,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.75

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