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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.40, 3,755.58 and 1,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.40, 3,755.58 and 1,672.64 is: 2,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.40 : 3,755.58 = 1,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.40/3,755.58 = 1,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.40x = 3,755.58 × 1,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.40x = 6,281,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,714.55/2,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.42

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