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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.68, 3,807.52 and 1,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.68, 3,807.52 and 1,673.36 is: 2,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.68 : 3,807.52 = 1,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.68/3,807.52 = 1,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.68x = 3,807.52 × 1,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.68x = 6,371,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,351.67/2,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.75

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