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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.52, 3,671.64 and 1,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.52, 3,671.64 and 1,796.16 is: 2,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.52 : 3,671.64 = 1,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.52/3,671.64 = 1,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.52x = 3,671.64 × 1,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.52x = 6,594,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,852.90/2,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.91

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