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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.34, 3,527.84 and 1,672.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.34, 3,527.84 and 1,672.67 is: 2,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.34 : 3,527.84 = 1,672.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.34/3,527.84 = 1,672.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.34x = 3,527.84 × 1,672.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.34x = 5,900,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,912.13/2,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.25

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