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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.43, 3,115.50 and 1,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.43, 3,115.50 and 1,672.94 is: 2,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.43 : 3,115.50 = 1,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.43/3,115.50 = 1,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.43x = 3,115.50 × 1,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.43x = 5,212,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,028.99/2,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.72

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