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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.79, 3,689.66 and 1,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.79, 3,689.66 and 1,964.63 is: 2,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.79 : 3,689.66 = 1,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.79/3,689.66 = 1,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.79x = 3,689.66 × 1,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.79x = 7,248,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,816.73/2,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.08

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