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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.62, 3,267.54 and 1,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.62, 3,267.54 and 1,661.24 is: 2,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.62 : 3,267.54 = 1,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.62/3,267.54 = 1,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.62x = 3,267.54 × 1,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.62x = 5,428,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,176.32/2,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.74

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