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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.68, 3,753.23 and 1,672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.68, 3,753.23 and 1,672.92 is: 2,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.68 : 3,753.23 = 1,672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.68/3,753.23 = 1,672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.68x = 3,753.23 × 1,672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.68x = 6,278,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,845.17/2,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.13

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