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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.12, 3,493.44 and 1,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.12, 3,493.44 and 1,786.32 is: 2,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.12 : 3,493.44 = 1,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.12/3,493.44 = 1,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.12x = 3,493.44 × 1,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.12x = 6,240,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,401.74/2,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.12

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