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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.72 and 1,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.72 and 1,358.51 is: 1,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.91 : 2,307.72 = 1,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.91/2,307.72 = 1,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.91x = 2,307.72 × 1,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.91x = 3,135,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,060.70/1,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.02

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