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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.38, 3,851.82 and 1,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.38, 3,851.82 and 1,672.28 is: 2,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.38 : 3,851.82 = 1,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.38/3,851.82 = 1,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.38x = 3,851.82 × 1,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.38x = 6,441,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,321.55/2,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.58

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