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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.90, 3,753.52 and 1,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.90, 3,753.52 and 1,671.14 is: 2,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.90 : 3,753.52 = 1,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.90/3,753.52 = 1,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.90x = 3,753.52 × 1,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.90x = 6,272,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,634.47/2,720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.36

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