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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.63, 2,777.76 and 1,672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.63, 2,777.76 and 1,672.11 is: 2,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.63 : 2,777.76 = 1,672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.63/2,777.76 = 1,672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.63x = 2,777.76 × 1,672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.63x = 4,644,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,720.27/1,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.39

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