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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.52, 2,739.51 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.52, 2,739.51 and 672 is: 1,007.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.52 : 2,739.51 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.52/2,739.51 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.52x = 2,739.51 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.52x = 1,840,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,950.72/1,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.90

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