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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.18, 2,307.68 and 926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.18, 2,307.68 and 926.13 is: 1,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.18 : 2,307.68 = 926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.18/2,307.68 = 926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.18x = 2,307.68 × 926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.18x = 2,137,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,211.68/1,672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.10

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