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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.47, 3,546.49 and 1,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.47, 3,546.49 and 1,671.36 is: 2,502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.47 : 3,546.49 = 1,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.47/3,546.49 = 1,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.47x = 3,546.49 × 1,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.47x = 5,927,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,461.53/2,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.65

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