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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.84, 3,536.88 and 1,672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.84, 3,536.88 and 1,672.21 is: 2,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.84 : 3,536.88 = 1,672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.84/3,536.88 = 1,672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.84x = 3,536.88 × 1,672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.84x = 5,914,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914,406.10/2,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.03

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