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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.20, 3,999.96 and 2,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.20, 3,999.96 and 2,352.44 is: 3,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.20 : 3,999.96 = 2,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.20/3,999.96 = 2,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.20x = 3,999.96 × 2,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.20x = 9,409,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,665.90/2,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.00

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