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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.48, 3,671.52 and 1,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.48, 3,671.52 and 1,728.32 is: 2,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.48 : 3,671.52 = 1,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.48/3,671.52 = 1,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.48x = 3,671.52 × 1,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.48x = 6,345,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,561.45/2,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.12

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