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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.76, 3,679.96 and 1,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.76, 3,679.96 and 1,672 is: 2,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.76 : 3,679.96 = 1,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.76/3,679.96 = 1,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.76x = 3,679.96 × 1,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.76x = 6,152,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,893.12/2,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.25

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