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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.00, 3,688.39 and 2,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.00, 3,688.39 and 2,391.74 is: 3,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.00 : 3,688.39 = 2,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.00/3,688.39 = 2,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.00x = 3,688.39 × 2,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.00x = 8,821,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,659.31/2,672.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.52

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