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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.72, 3,567.60 and 1,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.72, 3,567.60 and 1,650.72 is: 2,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.72 : 3,567.60 = 1,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.72/3,567.60 = 1,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.72x = 3,567.60 × 1,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.72x = 5,889,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,108.67/2,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.71

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