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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.68, 3,525.52 and 2,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.68, 3,525.52 and 2,190.72 is: 3,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.68 : 3,525.52 = 2,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.68/3,525.52 = 2,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.68x = 3,525.52 × 2,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.68x = 7,723,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,427.17/2,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.31

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