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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.02, 3,691.66 and 1,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.02, 3,691.66 and 1,732.11 is: 2,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.02 : 3,691.66 = 1,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.02/3,691.66 = 1,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.02x = 3,691.66 × 1,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.02x = 6,394,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,361.20/2,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.50

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