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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.59, 3,622.22 and 1,672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.59, 3,622.22 and 1,672.79 is: 2,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.59 : 3,622.22 = 1,672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.59/3,622.22 = 1,672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.59x = 3,622.22 × 1,672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.59x = 6,059,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,186.92/2,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.45

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