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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.79, 2,629.66 and 1,672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.79, 2,629.66 and 1,672.41 is: 2,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.79 : 2,629.66 = 1,672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.79/2,629.66 = 1,672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.79x = 2,629.66 × 1,672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.79x = 4,397,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,869.68/1,909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.80

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