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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.60, 3,688.44 and 1,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.60, 3,688.44 and 1,553.46 is: 2,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.60 : 3,688.44 = 1,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.60/3,688.44 = 1,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.60x = 3,688.44 × 1,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.60x = 5,729,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,844.00/2,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.92

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