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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.11, 3,947.35 and 2,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.11, 3,947.35 and 2,168.74 is: 3,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.11 : 3,947.35 = 2,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.11/3,947.35 = 2,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.11x = 3,947.35 × 2,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.11x = 8,560,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,775.84/2,632.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.44

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