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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.48, 3,759.30 and 1,662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.48, 3,759.30 and 1,662.12 is: 2,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.48 : 3,759.30 = 1,662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.48/3,759.30 = 1,662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.48x = 3,759.30 × 1,662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.48x = 6,248,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248,407.72/2,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.43

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