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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.46, 3,552.21 and 1,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.46, 3,552.21 and 1,676.22 is: 2,509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.46 : 3,552.21 = 1,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.46/3,552.21 = 1,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.46x = 3,552.21 × 1,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.46x = 5,954,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954,285.45/2,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.75

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