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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.02, 3,852.39 and 1,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.02, 3,852.39 and 1,672.68 is: 2,308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.02 : 3,852.39 = 1,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.02/3,852.39 = 1,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.02x = 3,852.39 × 1,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.02x = 6,443,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,815.71/2,791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.77

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