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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.83, 3,411.20 and 1,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.83, 3,411.20 and 1,676.19 is: 2,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.83 : 3,411.20 = 1,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.83/3,411.20 = 1,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.83x = 3,411.20 × 1,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.83x = 5,717,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,810.95/2,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.26

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