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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.32, 3,555.42 and 2,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.32, 3,555.42 and 2,173.48 is: 3,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.32 : 3,555.42 = 2,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.32/3,555.42 = 2,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.32x = 3,555.42 × 2,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.32x = 7,727,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,634.26/2,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.54

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