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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.93, 3,114.81 and 1,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.93, 3,114.81 and 1,672.44 is: 2,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.93 : 3,114.81 = 1,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.93/3,114.81 = 1,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.93x = 3,114.81 × 1,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.93x = 5,209,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,332.84/2,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.03

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