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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.16, 3,268.32 and 2,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.16, 3,268.32 and 2,179.62 is: 3,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.16 : 3,268.32 = 2,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.16/3,268.32 = 2,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.16x = 3,268.32 × 2,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.16x = 7,123,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,695.64/2,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.84

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