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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.38, 2,308.02 and 926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.38, 2,308.02 and 926.52 is: 1,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.38 : 2,308.02 = 926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.38/2,308.02 = 926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.38x = 2,308.02 × 926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.38x = 2,138,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,426.69/1,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.67

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