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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.90, 3,688.23 and 1,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.90, 3,688.23 and 1,553.93 is: 2,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.90 : 3,688.23 = 1,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.90/3,688.23 = 1,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.90x = 3,688.23 × 1,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.90x = 5,731,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,251.24/2,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.21

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