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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.16, 3,537.45 and 2,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.16, 3,537.45 and 2,161.56 is: 3,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.16 : 3,537.45 = 2,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.16/3,537.45 = 2,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.16x = 3,537.45 × 2,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.16x = 7,646,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,410.42/2,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.67

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