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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.32, 3,553.92 and 2,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.32, 3,553.92 and 2,172.48 is: 3,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.32 : 3,553.92 = 2,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.32/3,553.92 = 2,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.32x = 3,553.92 × 2,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.32x = 7,720,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,820.12/2,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.04

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