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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.53, 3,688.10 and 1,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.53, 3,688.10 and 1,554.12 is: 2,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.53 : 3,688.10 = 1,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.53/3,688.10 = 1,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.53x = 3,688.10 × 1,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.53x = 5,731,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,748.03/2,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.69

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