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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.04, 2,307.22 and 926.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.04, 2,307.22 and 926.01 is: 1,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.04 : 2,307.22 = 926.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.04/2,307.22 = 926.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.04x = 2,307.22 × 926.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.04x = 2,136,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,506.48/1,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.78

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