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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.76, 3,266.34 and 1,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.76, 3,266.34 and 1,621.72 is: 2,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.76 : 3,266.34 = 1,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.76/3,266.34 = 1,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.76x = 3,266.34 × 1,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.76x = 5,297,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,088.90/2,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.17

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