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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.13, 2,307.47 and 926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.13, 2,307.47 and 926.12 is: 1,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.13 : 2,307.47 = 926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.13/2,307.47 = 926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.13x = 2,307.47 × 926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.13x = 2,136,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,990.66/1,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.01

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