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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.22, 2,307.59 and 926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.22, 2,307.59 and 926.17 is: 1,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.22 : 2,307.59 = 926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.22/2,307.59 = 926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.22x = 2,307.59 × 926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.22x = 2,137,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,223.44/1,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.08

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