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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.67, 3,228.81 and 1,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.67, 3,228.81 and 1,672.36 is: 2,310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.67 : 3,228.81 = 1,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.67/3,228.81 = 1,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.67x = 3,228.81 × 1,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.67x = 5,399,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,732.69/2,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.87

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