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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.40, 2,510.12 and 893.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.40, 2,510.12 and 893.07 is: 1,340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.40 : 2,510.12 = 893.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.40/2,510.12 = 893.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.40x = 2,510.12 × 893.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.40x = 2,241,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,715.10/1,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.42

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