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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.79, 3,221.34 and 1,672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.79, 3,221.34 and 1,672.47 is: 2,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.79 : 3,221.34 = 1,672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.79/3,221.34 = 1,672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.79x = 3,221.34 × 1,672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.79x = 5,387,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,594.51/2,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.55

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