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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.28, 3,268.80 and 1,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.28, 3,268.80 and 1,670.72 is: 2,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.28 : 3,268.80 = 1,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.28/3,268.80 = 1,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.28x = 3,268.80 × 1,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.28x = 5,461,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,249.54/2,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.02

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