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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.47, 3,466.35 and 1,672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.47, 3,466.35 and 1,672.21 is: 2,308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.47 : 3,466.35 = 1,672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.47/3,466.35 = 1,672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.47x = 3,466.35 × 1,672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.47x = 5,796,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,469.47/2,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.00

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