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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.85, 3,275.81 and 1,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.85, 3,275.81 and 1,665.72 is: 2,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.85 : 3,275.81 = 1,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.85/3,275.81 = 1,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.85x = 3,275.81 × 1,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.85x = 5,456,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,580.15/2,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.59

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