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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.39, 3,528.05 and 1,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.39, 3,528.05 and 1,672.68 is: 2,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.39 : 3,528.05 = 1,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.39/3,528.05 = 1,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.39x = 3,528.05 × 1,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.39x = 5,901,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,290.31/2,555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.35

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