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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.67, 3,465.92 and 1,672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.67, 3,465.92 and 1,672.77 is: 2,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.67 : 3,465.92 = 1,672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.67/3,465.92 = 1,672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.67x = 3,465.92 × 1,672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.67x = 5,797,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,678.63/2,510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.22

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